{"id":2210,"date":"2026-02-16T23:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/berghia-aiptasia-eating-slug-aeolidiella-stephanieae\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:29","slug":"berghia-aiptasia-eating-slug-aeolidiella-stephanieae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=berghia-aiptasia-eating-slug-aeolidiella-stephanieae","title":{"rendered":"Berghia Aiptasia-Eating Slug Aeolidiella Stephanieae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"84\">Berghia Aiptasia-Eating Slug (<em data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"61\">Aeolidiella stephanieae<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"107\"><strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"105\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"418\">The Berghia Slug is a small, striking nudibranch prized for its specialized ability to control pest Aiptasia anemones in reef aquariums. With a translucent body and cerata tipped in orange, this slug is both functional and visually appealing, making it an essential natural solution for problematic anemones.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"437\"><strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"435\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"605\">Native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, <em data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"509\">Aeolidiella stephanieae<\/em> inhabits shallow reef zones and seagrass beds, where it naturally preys on Aiptasia anemones.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"625\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"623\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"765\">Carnivorous, feeding exclusively on Aiptasia anemones. Requires a tank with an established Aiptasia population to sustain healthy growth.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"788\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"786\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"912\">Completely reef-safe with corals, fish, and other invertebrates. Avoid predatory species that may eat or stress the slug.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"935\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"933\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1034\">Peaceful. Specialized predator targeting only Aiptasia, leaving other tank inhabitants unharmed.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1061\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1218\">Suitable for beginners to intermediate aquarists looking for natural pest control. Requires monitoring to ensure enough Aiptasia are available for food.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1247\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1245\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<li data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1294\">\n<p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1294\"><strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1266\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1329\">\n<p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1329\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1310\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1339\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1382\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1576\">Effective, safe, and visually charming, the Berghia Aiptasia-Eating Slug (<em data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1483\">Aeolidiella stephanieae<\/em>) is a natural and efficient solution for controlling Aiptasia outbreaks in reef aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Berghia Aiptasia-Eating Slug (Aeolidiella stephanieae) Overview The Berghia Slug is a small, striking nudibranch prized for its specialized ability to control pest Aiptasia anemones in reef aquariums. 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