Any LFS selling sea hares??

Markv · 11-10-2005, 02:17 PM

I've got some patches of Dictyota. It has never gotten out of controll, but I'd still like to eradicate it. Have any of you seen some sea hares for sale locally?

Melissa · 11-10-2005, 02:21 PM

Mark,
I got one from CBA about a year ago. For some reason, they do not do well in my tank. I've had two that did not make it.

Melissa

Markv · 11-10-2005, 03:21 PM

Thanks Melissa. I hear Naso's eat it, but I don't want that large of a fish in my 180. The problem with this algae is that it thrives in oligotrophic environments, which would explain why it grows fine despite having a very low nutrient level.

If the sea hares don't fare well, then I might have to try a rabbit fish or foxface.

mike17kb · 11-10-2005, 04:10 PM

Naso's and foxfaces will do well with it. I would say to do one of each. Mine are the same size now 6 inches and always swim together.

Mike

Markv · 11-10-2005, 11:30 PM

The naso's are the best bet, but they just get soo large, and I don't have any desire to upgrade my tank bigger then what I currently have. I will give a foxface a try.