Spanish Dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus)
Invertebrate in the family Hexabranchidae. Hard care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous predator feeding on small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Requires meaty foods offered 2–3 times per week.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East African coast to the Hawaiian Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 75 gallon tank with gentle water flow and plenty of live rock and hiding places • Maintain temperature between 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feeds primarily on sponges; specimens require reliable access to appropriate sponge food sources • Highly sensitive to copper, medications, and poor water quality; requires pristine conditions • Nocturnal and reclusive; rarely seen during daylight hours in reef systems
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