Why do my sea hares keep dying?
Because if your water quality is poor enough that its producing that much algae, its too poor to keep a seahare. That aside, hares dont eat All types of green algae, so it may not actually be getting fed.
How big does a Dolabella sea hare get?
16 inches
The Dolabella Sea Hare can clean an entire 125 gallon reef tank of all hair algae in about two weeks – they are quite the efficient janitors….Care Facts.
| Care Level: | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Reef Safe: | Yes |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 20 Gallons |
| Max Size: | 16 inches |
How do you take care of a sea hare?
They require a specific gravity between 1.020 and 1.026. A pH between 8.1 and 8.4 with water hardness between 8 and 12 is ideal. Sea hares may live in cool or warm water depending on the species. Cool-water sea hares should be kept between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and warm species between 72 and 78.
Will sea hares eat nori?
Yes… Sea hares… Well mine eats Nori. I pinched a piece between the magfloat and glass and slid it down in front of nim.
How long do sea hares live?
one year
Sea hares have an average life span of one year, which starts when they hatch from their egg casings and start their lives as larvae. They reach maturity around two months of age and reach their reproductive peak around seven months.
Are sea hares nocturnal?
These slug like animals are nocturnal, poisonous, plant eating machines, with an internal shell and no spines or thick skin. Instead, sea hares use poisonous secretions from their skin and a can shoot a cloud of purple ink to deter predators.
Are Dolabella sea hares poisonous?
How much does a sea hare cost?
Dolabella auricularia
| Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $22.99 | Email me |
| Small/Medium | $24.99 | Email me |
| Medium | $27.99 | Email me |
| Medium/Large | $32.99 | Email me |
Do sea hares eat bubble algae?
Sea hares are voracious, exclusive consumers of bubble algae. But, unfortunately, once the sea hares have reproduced enough to eat all the bubble algae in your tank, they will probably starve and die off, fouling the water.
Can sea hares eat lettuce?
They can be fed red algae their entire life, such as Gracilaria. There is a note from someone at the Birch that they feed Ulva to the hares in their touch tank. And according to the NIH-Aplysia Resourse Facility their hares will eat Romaine lettuce or Nori.
Are sea hares toxic?
The animals are known to be highly toxic, producing an ink-like substance. “The sea hares are not toxic to touch for humans, although they may stain your hands with a purple ink they use for defence.”
Are sea hares venomous?