Mussel (Modiolus modiolus)
Invertebrate in the family Mytilidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter feeder consuming phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fine organic particles. Benefits from liquid phytoplankton or micro-foods daily in low-flow areas.
Origin and habitat
Northern Atlantic Ocean, from the North Sea and Scandinavia south to the Mediterranean and off the coasts of Maine and Canada.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 55 gallon tank • Maintain temperature range 50–65°F with strong water flow • Requires stable salinity 1.024–1.026 and pH 8.0–8.3 • Filter feeder; depends on plankton-rich, nutrient-dense water; do not use aggressive protein skimmers • Naturally cold-water species; unsuitable for typical tropical reef aquaria without chiller
Log Mussel 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 Mussel alongside everything else in your reef.
