Where to buy Sea Hare
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About Sea Hare
Large brown, tan, or mottled reddish-brown body with a soft, slug-like form and prominent ear-like rhinophores. Can reach 10+ inches and expels purple dye when threatened.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Compatibility
- Sea hares are solitary herbivores that generally ignore fish and invertebrates. They may occasionally compete with other grazers for algae but pose no direct threat to tank-mates.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast from Florida to Brazil.
- Family
- Aplysiidae
- Diet Details
- Herbivorous; feeds on macroalgae, microalgae, and detritus. Prefers Caulerpa, Ulva, and other soft algae. Requires established algae growth or regular supplementation of algae sheets.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Category
- Other
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Notes
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank with plenty of algae and macroalgae growth as primary food source • Requires stable water conditions at 72–78°F (pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.023–1.025) • Nocturnal grazer; provide dim lighting and numerous hiding places • Can be sensitive to sudden water changes and copper-based medications • May release toxic compounds when stressed, which can harm tank mates and affect water quality
- Appearance Description
- Large brown, tan, or mottled reddish-brown body with a soft, slug-like form and prominent ear-like rhinophores. Can reach 10+ inches and expels purple dye when threatened.
- Max Size
- 8
- Type
- Other
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