Tunicate: Colored

Tunicates are prominently found in the Indo-Pacific regions. Tunicates are also commonly known as sea squirts or Blue lollypops. Tunicates are peaceful inhabitants of the aquarium and are good filter feeders. Tunicates sift through the water and fed on phytoplankton and other organic food. Tunicates also fed on meaty pellets. Tunicates can fit well in to a tank of not less than 50 gallons. They require moderate care. Tunicates are delicate species, and should be cared carefully. When kept in community aquarium Tunicates are vulnerable to get attack from other inhabitants. Tunicates do not require good lighting. Tunicates can only be looked after by an experienced aquarist. Tunicates can survive well in a temperature of 72-78 degree Fahrenheit and a pH of 8.1-8.4. Tunicates are reef safe and have a peaceful temperament. The water in the aquarium should have a specific gravity of 1.023-1.025. They develop a cauliflower like head at the top of each branch. Tunicates require plenty of live rock and coral. Tunicates also require perfect water conditions. They require strong water current. In the absence of sufficient amount of phytoplankton, meaty foods like live shrimps, brines and small fishes. The water medium can be mixed with iodine. The water medium should be regularly changed. A tank of not less than 50 gallons can be used. A thermometer can be used to check the temperature of the water regularly. A humidity gauge can be used to check the humidity.