SupraSaltyReefer
Supporting Member
Much thanks @dandemeyere for the 15 Berghia yesterday.
After putting more thought into this I was thinking a "How to farm Aiptasia and breed Berghia Nudibranchs" would be a good virtual workshop. We all at some point have aiptasia in our tanks. If not dealt with they spread like wildfire. Berghia are so expensive at $15 - $35+ each so maybe if we have a few people within BAR breed Berghia and sell to supporting members at discounted prices it would benefit the club and be a good local source and even good side hustle.
Is anyone else interested in learning how to do this? Anyone currently breeding Berghia now? Maybe @JVU or @RandyC can provide us some insight and techniques on their previous set up since they used to breed Berghia and was really successful at it.
If you are interested:
Step 1: Start farming and collecting aiptasia! You will need hundreds to feed your Berghia. Not having enough aiptasia is the number 1 reason for failure.
Step 2: Once you have enough Berghia I can give you 2 Berghia to start, if they are still alive lol
Sources to help:
Breeding Berghia Nudibranchs - The Best Kept Secret by Dene Banger
reefs.com
After putting more thought into this I was thinking a "How to farm Aiptasia and breed Berghia Nudibranchs" would be a good virtual workshop. We all at some point have aiptasia in our tanks. If not dealt with they spread like wildfire. Berghia are so expensive at $15 - $35+ each so maybe if we have a few people within BAR breed Berghia and sell to supporting members at discounted prices it would benefit the club and be a good local source and even good side hustle.
Is anyone else interested in learning how to do this? Anyone currently breeding Berghia now? Maybe @JVU or @RandyC can provide us some insight and techniques on their previous set up since they used to breed Berghia and was really successful at it.
If you are interested:
Step 1: Start farming and collecting aiptasia! You will need hundreds to feed your Berghia. Not having enough aiptasia is the number 1 reason for failure.
Step 2: Once you have enough Berghia I can give you 2 Berghia to start, if they are still alive lol
BREEDING BERGHIA NUDIBRANCHS EQUIPMENT LIST | ||||
Items | QTY | Est. COST $ | Comments | |
1 | 10 Gallon Aquariums | 2 | $25.00 | You can also use 2 ice chest coolers to help maintain the temperature. |
2 | 50w Heaters | 2 | $30.00 | |
3 | Dual line air pump | 1 | $20.00 | |
4 | Small sponger filter with tubing | 2 | $15.00 | |
5 | Thermometers | 2 | $20.00 | |
6 | LED Light (optional) | 2 | $0.00 | |
TOTAL INITIAL SETUP COST | $110.00 | Prices will vary. Estimate based off Amazon. |
Sources to help:
Breeding Berghia Nudibranchs - The Best Kept Secret by Dene Banger
Easy Berghia Nudibranch Propagation by Justin Credebel, Nov. 15, 2008
Easy Berghia Nudibranch Propagation
Applied Sustainable Aquaculture Inc., The Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut. Justin discusses his methods for propagating this interesting nudibrach.

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