Nudibranch Lovers

[Luko]

Hi all, another nudigeek here.
I take Eastern Bali as one of the nudi capitals of the world, home of one of my fav nudis, the doto sp. known as the "donut nudi".


Doto sp. "Donut" Nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Doto sp. "donut" nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr

but also more frequently spotted nudis :


Phyllodesmium Nudi on gorgonia by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Jewel Aegires Nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Aureopurpurea nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Flabellina Bicolor laying eggs by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Stiliger nudi low key by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Costasiella nudibranch duo by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Favorinus Tsuruganus by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Snooted Mexichromis Mariei by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Elysia ornata closeup by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Flying purple mantle by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Thecacera nudi on Seraya by Luko Gecko, on Flickr

 

[Tjack]

Hey Luko, Tulamben? Bali just went on my list of Nudi spots to visit. These are some truly unique looking Nudibranchs.

 

[Searcaigh]

Had a great nudi dive yesterday, seems a few are quite active laying eggs like this Phyllodesmium and Janolus species below





Have not managed to identify this one though



The pointer is 5mm in diameter

also came across this Chromodoris obsoleta it had also been laying eggs



Only the third time I have come across one of these off the east coast of UAE

 

[Luko]

Hey Luko, Tulamben? Bali just went on my list of Nudi spots to visit. These are some truly unique looking Nudibranchs.

Yes Jack, Tulamben is the place to dwell, so you can dive other nudi hotspots like Melasti (The "donut nudi" spot) or Seraya which are just a 5mn drive away. Aim for Liberty Dive Resort they have a nitrox for free policy plus they give you a private guide with an hawkeye for nudis also for free.

Here's some more from Tulamben area (for nudibranches from the other parts of mainly indonesia, you can also browse my flickr nudi,nudi, nudi gallery ):

Probably 3*Doto Ussi but I'm not sure...

Doto Ussi duo on hydroids by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Mexichromis Multituberculata Nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Chromodoris Collingwoodi by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Phidiana nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Tritonia sp. Nudibranch by Luko Gecko, on Flickr


Juvenile Flabellina rubrolineata by Luko Gecko, on Flickr

 

[bowlofpetunias]

Something from last weekend. I haven't seen one of these at this site before

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Welcome Luko! I can see why the donut nudi is your favorite. wow. Just wow.

Welcome Bop! Glad you could finally join us. What kind of nudi is that?

 

[Searcaigh]

Something from last weekend. I haven't seen one of these at this site before
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Looks like Dendrodoris denisoni

 

[Tjack]

Here is a page of Nudi shots from National Geographic magazine.........

Nudibranchs?Photo Gallery?National Geographic Magazine



I'd say we have shots of equal if not better quality here on Nudibranch Lovers, but the white background is an interesting effect. How do they do that and are the shadows shopped in?

 

[Tigerman]

Google photoshop background removal or somesuch
Takes a bit bit of time, but its FAIRLY basic stuff, if you can be assed..

 

[diver 85]

I'm gunna be posting some---unknown names for most, so if anyone has names, please ID......tia......shore dive in front of Pura Vida Resort Dumaguete, Philippines October 2012....

EDIT 2:.BTW, you have put some GREAT shots up on this thread.....I'm embarrassed to put some of mine..but, here goes......

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EDIT...:
2 more quick ones.....

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and..--the old fried egg one..(both from same place as 1st one)

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