Jesse Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Care Level: Expert Only Temperament: Peaceful Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Max. Size: 1' Color Form: Black, Tan Diet: Herbivore Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Aplysidae The body of the Dwarf Sea Hare is a combination of speckles and patterns. The location of its rhinophores (organ used to smell) and its oral tentacles make it look a bit like a rabbit, hence its common name. If it becomes startled, it may release a purple dye to repel attacking fish. In the home aquarium, the Sea Hare will need a good chemical filter system to quickly remove this toxic dye before it causes problems. In the wild, it is usually found in shallow areas of seagrasses and coral rubble, preferring the shaded areas. Cover from the lights in the aquarium should be provided. It requires a large area in which to move. It prefers an aquarium with live rock and open sandy areas so that it can graze on algae, eating any Caulerpa in the tank. It is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and will not tolerate bad water conditions (high nitrates). If regular feedings of Caulerpa are not possible, it will need a supplemented diet of parboiled lettuce and dried kelp. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+524+726&pcatid=726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleybronco Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 These things are eating machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmartinsnyder83 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yeah but they look gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I had one an hated It. If you get one better glue every thing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yeah but they look gross I think they're cute with those weird little ear things. Look like mini Shreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I've been thinking of getting one and letting it be moved from tank to tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Who has a Sea Hare cleaning their tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 One of the lfs around here actually rents his sea hare out..i rented him for a week when i had a hair algea break out, within 3 days he cleaned a whole 65g tank...then i returned him..its kinda like legal slave trading lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, cheap reefer said: One of the lfs around here actually rents his sea hare out..i rented him for a week when i had a hair algea break out, within 3 days he cleaned a whole 65g tank...then i returned him..its kinda like legal slave trading lol. We used to have one here that was loaned out. I believe it was member @tjh9100 that had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 43 minutes ago, Jesse said: We used to have one here that was loaned out. I believe it was member @tjh9100 that had it. I killed it. It got started in my 40b and dissolved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Muttley000 said: I killed it. It got started in my 40b and dissolved Lol...thats why i wont keep one...its a double edged sword..if u have algea then something is out of whack with your water and sea hares need good water quality to survive..but if your water is good then you should have very little algea then the sea hare will starve and die...just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Anyone have one of these guys cleaning their tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Not currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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