Dwarf Sea Hare ????

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 10:27 PM

Ok I'm sort of confused (what's new right?) Honestly every day is like my first day here. I dig up old threads, ask crazy questions and just seem to act like a power head that's lost it's suction in the tank causing ALL kinds of chaos.

I am familiar with the "Sea Hare" (Sea Hare (Aplysia sp))that we've been talking about lately. But I have also found what's been called a Dwarf Sea Hare (Dolabrifera dolabrifera) but can't really find a whole lot about it. Does anyone have any information or better yet experience with it? Several local reefers here are talking about getting some and I'm just wondering why I can't find much information about the "Dwarf" one. If it's THAT good why aren't they more readily available?

vdituri · 11-27-2007, 10:43 PM

Urban legend Al.n lol
Never seen one in person. All we get here is the great big ones.

prow · 11-27-2007, 10:54 PM

nice analogy, lol

dont know much about them but here is a link
http://vieoceane.free.fr/runseaslug/...olabrifera.htm

this link has many references you can check out.
The Sea Slug Forum - Dolabrifera dolabrifera

framerguy · 11-27-2007, 10:55 PM

The Sea Slug Forum - Dolabrifera dolabrifera
I couldn't find much more than this. They are cute little buggers.

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 11:21 PM

I just found this...

Dolabrifera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

prow · 11-27-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I just found this...

Dolabrifera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lol, i was going to link that but tought na,,,he looked there already.,..,.,.,.

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 11:26 PM

Dwarf?? Holy BAT Cow-man!

Quote:

Dolabrifera dolabrifera is a relatively small flattened Sea Hare which grows to a maximum of 40mm in length.

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prow

lol, i was going to link that but tought na,,,he looked there already.,..,.,.,.

Never OVER-estimate me my friend

vdituri · 11-27-2007, 11:27 PM

That's 4 cm Al.
Nice compact size.

I agree with Prow. I thought you alread saw that.
It was the first google link I found. lol

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 11:35 PM

Once again don't OVER estimate Me! I just found the "Real" name and goggled it right after I posted here. Earlier I was just looking for Dwarf Sea Hare.... I think I'll tell them to order some for our small tanks. The large ones really run through a 12g tank quick but there's no WAY to support him long term.

Thanks gang! I needed the guidance badly

vdituri · 11-27-2007, 11:36 PM

We're just here to smack you when you head in the wrong direction. lol

(with a newspaper of course)

BigAl07 · 12-07-2007, 03:53 PM

Just out of curiosity how LONG do you think a Dwarf Sea Hare can live "In-Transit"?

I have 3 being shipped and apparently the transportation company has "mis-placed" them and they wont make the 24hr delivery window. The KICKER is no one is here after 4:30 today to accept them (it's now 3:52pm on Friday) so they will remain "In-Transit" until some time on Monday. It gets fairly cold here right now at night but maybe they'll be in a heated warehouse over the weekend. Do yall think they'll survive?

Maybe I'll get lucky and the lady I spoke to with the carrier was mistaken and they will arrive shortly

Allen

lcstorc · 12-07-2007, 03:57 PM

I hope they show up soon. I really don't know how long they can survive. Hopefully they can make it through the weekend. Since the carrier lost the package is there any way they will do a Saturday delivery to make up for it?

BigAl07 · 12-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

I hope they show up soon. I really don't know how long they can survive. Hopefully they can make it through the weekend. Since the carrier lost the package is there any way they will do a Saturday delivery to make up for it?

Well that would normally be an option BUT (silence fills the reef at this point) I'm leaving straight from work going out of town for the weekend and wont be home till late Sunday night or early Monday morning. It's NOW or never I'm afraid.

Cross your fingers and your leathers for me

BigAl07 · 12-08-2007, 10:06 AM

Well here's the latest....

It left Miami Fl 5:38pm 12/6/2007 (headed to North Carolina over night)
as of today the site shows Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH 6:40am 12/8/2007. That's 48hrs and it's still two STATES away. I guess they aren't making it ...

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Dwarf Sea Hare ???? Ok I'm sort of confused (what's new right?) Honestly every day is like my first day here. I dig up old threads, ask crazy questions and just seem to act like a power head that's lost it's suction in the tank causing ALL kinds of chaos. I am familiar with the "Sea Hare" (Sea Hare (Aplysia sp))that we've been talking about lately. But I have also found what's been called a Dwarf Sea Hare (Dolabrifera dolabrifera) but can't really find a whole lot about it. Does anyone have any information or better yet experience with it? Several local reefers here are talking about getting some and I'm just wondering why I can't find much information about the "Dwarf" one. If it's THAT good why aren't they more readily available? __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,771 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? nice analogy, lol dont know much about them but here is a link http://vieoceane.free.fr/runseaslug/...olabrifera.htm this link has many references you can check out. The Sea Slug Forum - Dolabrifera dolabrifera __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." ........Lao Tzu........ my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? I just found this... Dolabrifera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? Once again don't OVER estimate Me! I just found the "Real" name and goggled it right after I posted here. Earlier I was just looking for Dwarf Sea Hare.... I think I'll tell them to order some for our small tanks. The large ones really run through a 12g tank quick but there's no WAY to support him long term. Thanks gang! I needed the guidance badly __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? Just out of curiosity how LONG do you think a Dwarf Sea Hare can live "In-Transit"? I have 3 being shipped and apparently the transportation company has "mis-placed" them and they wont make the 24hr delivery window. The KICKER is no one is here after 4:30 today to accept them (it's now 3:52pm on Friday) so they will remain "In-Transit" until some time on Monday. It gets fairly cold here right now at night but maybe they'll be in a heated warehouse over the weekend. Do yall think they'll survive? Maybe I'll get lucky and the lady I spoke to with the carrier was mistaken and they will arrive shortly Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? I hope they show up soon. I really don't know how long they can survive. Hopefully they can make it through the weekend. Since the carrier lost the package is there any way they will do a Saturday delivery to make up for it? __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dwarf Sea Hare ???? Well here's the latest.... It left Miami Fl 5:38pm 12/6/2007 (headed to North Carolina over night) as of today the site shows Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH 6:40am 12/8/2007. That's 48hrs and it's still two STATES away. I guess they aren't making it ... __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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