Red Tunicate (Rhopalaea neapolitana)
Invertebrate in the family Diazonidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter feeder requiring fine particulate matter and phytoplankton. Benefits from regular feeding of quality phytoplankton and micro-plankton supplements in established reef systems.
Origin and habitat
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Eastern Atlantic including temperate European coastal waters.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires strong, steady water flow and excellent water quality • Temperature range 63–75°F • Prefers heavily established tanks with diverse microfauna; sensitive to sudden environmental changes • Feed by siphoning planktonic organisms; supplement with liquid invertebrate foods if needed
Log Red Tunicate 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 Red Tunicate alongside everything else in your reef.
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