Chiton (Polyplacophora sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Polyplacophora. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Herbivorous grazers that consume algae and microorganisms from rocks and substrate. Supplement with blanched vegetables if algae is scarce.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic tropical and temperate reefs, with various chiton species distributed globally in shallow to deep marine environments.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Nocturnal grazers requiring stable temperature 68–82°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed on microalgae, diatoms, and organic biofilm via grazing on rockwork and sand • Maintain salinity 1.023–1.025 SG; sensitive to sudden parameter shifts • Provide plenty of live rock crevices for refuge and foraging
Log Chiton in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Chiton alongside everything else in your reef.
