hopkins6
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Reefnut hey, I saw that you had a Nautiless TE, sorry to take this thread but how do you like yours? Does it skim well? Would you recommend it? Does it take alot of the crap out? My email is teazylax6@aol.com
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promisetbg
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Aren't they the greatest? 
I own 2..one is a baby that I just added a day ago,the other is a huge monster...that I loan out to other hobbyists to eradicate the algae in their reef.I think they look like SHREK with those ear-like protrusions
It's interesting to see substrate pop out of the hole in their back! Do be mindful of their ability to "ink"...the last time I handled my big one he inked in the bag..I had to change the water three times,after he inked he started spewing white mucous...really nasty.The best algae eating critter I have found though..the big one even cropped some macro that found it's way into my DT.
I own 2..one is a baby that I just added a day ago,the other is a huge monster...that I loan out to other hobbyists to eradicate the algae in their reef.I think they look like SHREK with those ear-like protrusions
Do be mindful of their ability to "ink"...the last time I handled my big one he inked in the bag..I had to change the water three times,after he inked he started spewing white mucous...really nasty.The best algae eating critter I have found though..the big one even cropped some macro that found it's way into my DT.
shawnts106
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Agreed Reefnut, they are great for getting rid of problem hair algeas and stuff, but once its gone they starve, die, pollute your tank, and then you gots' sum' pro-lums!
I still think they are awsome critters though!... We have one at work that is working on some algae in a tank, getting pretty big too!... but still eatting away... plenty of algea for him!
good luck!
I still think they are awsome critters though!... We have one at work that is working on some algae in a tank, getting pretty big too!... but still eatting away... plenty of algea for him!
good luck!
reefnut
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Originally Posted by shawnts106
Agreed Reefnut, they are great for getting rid of problem hair algeas and stuff, but once its gone they starve, die, pollute your tank, and then you gots' sum' pro-lums!
I agree, the one major downfall... but I have a list of people waiting for his services through our local reef club. As I said before "Anyone that purchases a Sea Hare should have a plan to find it a new home when the time comes". I can't stress this enough!!
Agreed Reefnut, they are great for getting rid of problem hair algeas and stuff, but once its gone they starve, die, pollute your tank, and then you gots' sum' pro-lums!
I agree, the one major downfall... but I have a list of people waiting for his services through our local reef club. As I said before "Anyone that purchases a Sea Hare should have a plan to find it a new home when the time comes". I can't stress this enough!!
shawnts106
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yes, I would say that sea hairs are ok for public aquariums, ones that are 500gallons plus... because some of those public aquariums NEED TO BE maintainenced
LOL, its funny when you go to your public aquarium and you know EVER species they have and them some, and your home tanks beats all of theirs put together! LOL
LOL, its funny when you go to your public aquarium and you know EVER species they have and them some, and your home tanks beats all of theirs put together! LOL
ophiura
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Many are understaffed, underfunded, and struggling to stay afloat. When I worked at one I had 17 tanks on 6 different systems, both fresh and saltwater, ranging from saltwater touch tanks, to Indo Pacific FO, to predators, to freshwater rays, electric eel, planted tanks and a coral tank. All were fed daily, and food needed to be prepared. Overtime was not permitted. I worked (illegally) off the clock an extra 5-10hours weekly, including nearly all major holidays. For 8 months I did daily water tests on 30+ systems, including ammonia, nitrite, pH, salinity, and weekly nitrate and calcium...and then had some tanks on top of it. Plus, things like a 30% water change on a 100,000g + system requires some planning as well. I would expect that several home tanks beat them because there is no where near the excuse. But for sure there are people behind the scenes of those tanks working their butts off.