Berghia (Aiptasia Eater)

Scientific Name: Berghia stephanieae (most well-known reef-safe species)
Family: Aeolidiidae
Origin: Western Atlantic & Caribbean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Specialist (Cnidarian / Aiptasia)
Minimum Tank Size: 40–80 liters
Maximum Size: 1–3 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Fully compatible (conditional)

Berghia stephanieae is one of the most effective invertebrates used in reef aquariums to naturally control Aiptasia (glass anemone) infestations. It is a small, elegant nudibranch species with a completely specialized diet.

Cannot survive without Aiptasia