Eliminating coral-eating nudibranchs with potassium permanganate.

An Effective Solution

Project Information

Teacher Number: 790

School: King’s Christian Collegiate

Team Size: 1

Grade Category: 10-12

Project Type: Experimental

Subject Area: Biology

Language: English

Team Members: Calvin Moes

Team Email Contact: calvmoes@kingschristian.net

Project Title: An Effective Solution

Abstract: Pest nudibranchs are a serious problem in saltwater reef aquaria. Their predation of decorative corals results in numerous coral mortalities, necessitating further collection from wild populations already in decline due to environmental issues. This project addresses the use of potassium permanganate solutions as a potential treatment for corals infested with a common species of pest nudibranch.