Monkey Sea Squirt

Monkey Sea Squirt (Polycarpa aurata, gold-mouth / ox-heart ascidian): a solitary tunicate with a cream body, purple-brown vein lines and two orange-rimmed siphons. Non-photosynthetic filter feeder; feed phytoplankton and fine particulate foods daily, best in a mature tank. Sensitive to copper and poor water quality; avoid fish that pick at tunicates. Light: Low. Flow: Moderate, indirect. Placement: Shaded bottom rock; do not relocate once attached. Space: About 3 inches. Growth: Slow; does not frag.