Isopods (Cirolana sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Cirolanidae. Easy care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCirolana sp.
FamilyCirolanidae
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyReef Safe with Caution
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Adult size0.6 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-79°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Diet and feeding
Detritivores and scavengers; feed on algae, detritus, and decaying organic matter. Supplement with dried seaweed, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein-rich sinking pellets.
Origin and habitat
Worldwide in marine and brackish environments, with various Cirolana species found in tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean waters.
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