The Sea Hare Chronicles....

ntnbolt1 · 06-22-2007, 09:20 AM

Have had an on going hair algae problem so I thought I would really fix it with a Sea Hare. Our local LFS's did'nt have any so I go on line and look. Well I find a supplier complete with a picture of what they look like ( I don't recall that I have ever seen any, but I never really paid any attention till now ) and the picture shown, looked to me like they were about the size of my little finger....... So logic tells me humm well the tank is 120 gal with a 150 lbs rock there the size of my little finger so I think maybe three sea hare's ought to do the trick..... So I order them up. The box arrives yesterday morning, I open it and pull out the first bag and to my surprise ( shock ) this thing is gigantic probably the size of a of an extra-large chicken egg. The others are the same size. So we start acclamation after 4 hrs in they go.
Well all I can say is these things are awesome. I think they are pretty in their own way especially when they are about their work. My wife has already named them Gertude, Heathcliff, and Rocky. They all took off on the rock ( which is were they need to stay focused ) but this morning they have taken to the glass. I hope they don't get to comfortable there, their dinner is on the rocks. Anyway I'll try to get some pics up and keep you in formed of their exploits.

Woodstock · 06-22-2007, 09:23 AM

Thanks for sharing that. I would have thought they were small too.
Make sure you have a plan to place them in another tank when they run out of food in yours.

Can you post a pic of one?

vdituri · 06-22-2007, 09:42 AM

There are some really cool color variations on those guys.
Some of the stores around here started getting black ones with all kinds of branch-like protrusions on them.
Uber cool looking.

jg2269jg · 06-22-2007, 11:44 AM

i had a small hair algae problem so i went to the lfs and asked my guy what to do he sold me a sea hare the thing is massive but the problem is he wont eat hair algae he eats the algae that grows on my glass has been doing it since i put him in the tank. he moves right over the hair algae patch to go to other sides of the glass pretty annoying if you ask me

lcstorc · 06-22-2007, 01:41 PM

My lfs recently got some in that were easily the size of my hand. They were brought in from one of his divers and were absolutely huge. I am not sure if they all get that big but it is something to know. Like many things they may outgrow the tank particularly if it is a smaller tank.

Cassette87 · 06-22-2007, 03:12 PM

i've also seen some at the LFS that were easily 5" long. not the prettiest looking guys either. the one i saw would surely have dwarfed everything in my tank. looking forward to seeing the pictures!

ntnbolt1 · 06-22-2007, 08:23 PM

Well here are a few pics. I wish they would get busy on the rock and quit hamming it up for the camera on the glass.

Bruce

ntnbolt1 · 06-22-2007, 08:45 PM

And another.

ntnbolt1 · 06-22-2007, 08:47 PM

Smiley face.

lcstorc · 06-24-2007, 09:55 AM

They are so fascinating.

ntnbolt1 · 06-25-2007, 01:31 PM

Well these guys must be a new strain of sea hare because they refuse to touch the hair algae in the tank. All they do is crawl along the glass or cuddle up to each other ( I don't think they are really cuddling though ). So what to do? I am open to any suggestions from the sea hare guru's.

Bruce

cutnup · 06-25-2007, 05:27 PM

i see these things all the time in the river they get huge i saw one that probably weighed over 1 lb

rebekwl · 06-26-2007, 11:04 AM

I just got one on Saturad and he mainly stays on my sand. I haven't seen him on the glass yet and only on the rocks a few times. I think mine is lazy. I don't have any hair algae but read in another thread that they don't like it much...

vdituri · 06-26-2007, 03:10 PM

I read somewhere that that will eat it while it is short and help prevent it from coming back, but when it is longer it is tougher for them to eat.
Maybe a good old fashioned rock scrubbing to knock it back and then see if they keep up the lawncare?

06-22-2007, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
ntnbolt1 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	The Sea Hare Chronicles.... Have had an on going hair algae problem so I thought I would really fix it with a Sea Hare. Our local LFS's did'nt have any so I go on line and look. Well I find a supplier complete with a picture of what they look like ( I don't recall that I have ever seen any, but I never really paid any attention till now ) and the picture shown, looked to me like they were about the size of my little finger....... So logic tells me humm well the tank is 120 gal with a 150 lbs rock there the size of my little finger so I think maybe three sea hare's ought to do the trick..... So I order them up. The box arrives yesterday morning, I open it and pull out the first bag and to my surprise ( shock ) this thing is gigantic probably the size of a of an extra-large chicken egg. The others are the same size. So we start acclamation after 4 hrs in they go. Well all I can say is these things are awesome. I think they are pretty in their own way especially when they are about their work. My wife has already named them Gertude, Heathcliff, and Rocky. They all took off on the rock ( which is were they need to stay focused ) but this morning they have taken to the glass. I hope they don't get to comfortable there, their dinner is on the rocks. Anyway I'll try to get some pics up and keep you in formed of their exploits.

06-22-2007, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,608 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... Thanks for sharing that. I would have thought they were small too. Make sure you have a plan to place them in another tank when they run out of food in yours. Can you post a pic of one? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-22-2007, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... There are some really cool color variations on those guys. Some of the stores around here started getting black ones with all kinds of branch-like protrusions on them. Uber cool looking. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-22-2007, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
jg2269jg Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 172 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... i had a small hair algae problem so i went to the lfs and asked my guy what to do he sold me a sea hare the thing is massive but the problem is he wont eat hair algae he eats the algae that grows on my glass has been doing it since i put him in the tank. he moves right over the hair algae patch to go to other sides of the glass pretty annoying if you ask me

06-22-2007, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... My lfs recently got some in that were easily the size of my hand. They were brought in from one of his divers and were absolutely huge. I am not sure if they all get that big but it is something to know. Like many things they may outgrow the tank particularly if it is a smaller tank. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

06-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... i've also seen some at the LFS that were easily 5" long. not the prettiest looking guys either. the one i saw would surely have dwarfed everything in my tank. looking forward to seeing the pictures! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

06-24-2007, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... They are so fascinating. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

06-25-2007, 01:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
ntnbolt1 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... Well these guys must be a new strain of sea hare because they refuse to touch the hair algae in the tank. All they do is crawl along the glass or cuddle up to each other ( I don't think they are really cuddling though ). So what to do? I am open to any suggestions from the sea hare guru's. Bruce

06-25-2007, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
cutnup Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... i see these things all the time in the river they get huge i saw one that probably weighed over 1 lb

06-26-2007, 11:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... I just got one on Saturad and he mainly stays on my sand. I haven't seen him on the glass yet and only on the rocks a few times. I think mine is lazy. I don't have any hair algae but read in another thread that they don't like it much... __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

06-26-2007, 03:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Sea Hare Chronicles.... I read somewhere that that will eat it while it is short and help prevent it from coming back, but when it is longer it is tougher for them to eat. Maybe a good old fashioned rock scrubbing to knock it back and then see if they keep up the lawncare? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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