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Dwarf Colored Feather Duster (Sabella sp.)
Dwarf Colored Feather Duster
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Dwarf Colored Feather Duster (Sabella sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Red, White, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 4"
Family Sabellidae
Supplements Calcium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Red, White, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 4"
Family Sabellidae
Supplements Calcium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Dwarf Colored Feather Duster is exquisite in both form and shape. Its fan-shaped radiole is a gorgeous pink, white, or yellow color that dresses any aquarium. Because it will grow only up to 4", this species of Sabella is suited for any sized aquarium.

Like other members of the Sabellidae family, the Dwarf Colored Feather Duster uses its radiole to filter out small floating organisms, which it directs toward its mouth, located at the center of the crown. The Dwarf Colored Feather Duster protects its segmented body by secreting a parchment tube to cover itself. When it is disturbed or threatened, it can quickly pull its radiole into the tube. If the Dwarf Colored Feather Duster is severely stressed, it will discard its crown, growing it back later.

The Dwarf Colored Feather Duster is usually found in the coral rubble at the base of the reef, with some of the rubble being incorporated into its parchment-like tubes. It requires a well-established reef system since it is dependent upon floating plankton for its diet.

Supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided. Like other invertebrates, the Dwarf Colored Feather Duster is very intolerant of copper-based medications and fluctuations in water parameters.

Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 4"

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Customer Testimonials

Joshua B Haymarchet , VA
Very cool looking when I got mine the shell was soft but it was still alive and it was hard to tell witch end was up but if your looking for a cool new thing to add get one of these
Mary H Acampo , CA
I'm very happy with this feather duster. I got it for my 30 gal nano-cube. It opened up less than an hour after I introduced it to it's new home.
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