{"product_id":"sea-hare-dolabrifera-dolabrifera","title":"Sea Hare - Dolabrifera dolabrifera","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Hare (Dolabrifera dolabrifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eThe Sea Hare, Dolabrifera dolabrifera, is a fascinating marine algae-grazing mollusc with a flattened, soft body, mottled camouflage and a slow, deliberate crawling style. Also known as the Dappled Sea Hare, Warty Seacat or Common Sea Hare, this tropical and subtropical species is often valued for helping with nuisance algae in mature marine aquariums. It is peaceful and reef safe with caution, but it is a specialist animal that requires a steady natural food supply, stable water quality and protection from pumps and predatory tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eSea Hare, Dappled Sea Hare, Warty Seacat, Common Sea Hare, Sea Cat. Often incorrectly sold as a Sea Hare Nudibranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eDolabrifera dolabrifera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eUsually around 10 cm, with recorded specimens up to approximately 10.8 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eFound in tropical and subtropical marine waters, including Indo-Pacific and other warm ocean regions. Naturally associated with shallow intertidal and nearshore habitats such as tide pools, rocky flats, boulder areas, algae-covered rock, rubble and reef margins. It often shelters in cracks, under rocks or among algae where its mottled colouration provides strong camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eHardness or Salinity: SG 1.023–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eVery peaceful. It will not bother fish, corals or most invertebrates, but it is vulnerable to predatory or nipping tank mates. Avoid housing with triggers, puffers, large wrasses, hawkfish, aggressive crabs, large hermit crabs or animals likely to bite soft-bodied molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eHerbivorous grazer. In the aquarium, it feeds mainly on soft algae films, nuisance algae, microalgae and natural growth on rockwork and hard surfaces. It should only be added to aquariums with enough established algae to support it. Once visible algae is depleted, supplemental feeding may be difficult and should include marine algae sheets, suitable macroalgae or algae-based foods placed where the animal can find them, although acceptance varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eA minimum of 150 litres is recommended for a single specimen, with larger mature aquariums preferred. Tank size is less important than the availability of safe grazing surfaces, stable water quality and enough algae to prevent starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eA slow-moving, mostly grazing mollusc that crawls over rockwork, glass and algae-covered surfaces. It may be more active during quieter periods and can be difficult to spot because of its camouflage. It uses a broad foot to grip rockwork and can squeeze into crevices or beneath ledges. Protect pump intakes, wavemakers and overflow slots, as soft-bodied sea hares can be badly injured if drawn into equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReef Safe with Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eGenerally safe with corals, snails, cleaner shrimps and most peaceful reef inhabitants. The caution is due to husbandry rather than coral damage: it can starve once algae is exhausted, may be injured by pumps, and may release defensive compounds if severely stressed or damaged. Good filtration, carbon use and prompt removal of a dead or deteriorating specimen are sensible precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eRequires a mature aquarium with established algae growth and very stable salinity. Like other marine invertebrates, it is sensitive to copper, sudden salinity changes and poor acclimation, so slow acclimation is important. Do not expose to copper-based treatments. Avoid adding to ultra-clean systems with little algae. If the sea hare clears the available algae, it may need to be moved to another suitable mature system or carefully supported with appropriate algae foods. Cover pumps and avoid rough handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4128\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4105\"\u003eExperienced fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4146\"\u003eOccasional in trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4429\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the animal you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46007387652269,"sku":"AG-103210","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46007387685037,"sku":"AG-103211","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46007387717805,"sku":"AG-103212","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/SeaHare-Dolabriferadolabrifera.jpg?v=1778766456","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/sea-hare-dolabrifera-dolabrifera","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}