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Sea Apple
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Sea Apple

Pseudocolochirus violaceus

The body and tentacles of the Sea Apple, or Philippine Sea Apple, can be a vareity of colors, but it always has yellow feet. The oral region is usually blue to violet, hence the common name Violet Sea Apple or Violet Sea Urchin. It prefers an established reef aquarium with room to move about, and la
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Sea Apple is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
0 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
filter feeder
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility