Dolabella Auricularia

[sandfire]

Has anyone else got these in their tanks?

I have two of them and after months of algea the tank is completely free, I have to suppliment feed these guys now and their fab food is the red macro algea which I collect from the beach when the tide goes out, they adore it! But they will also eat lettuce, even some of the green shoots from my freshwater tanks when I 'trim', I can hold it between my fingers and they come 'running' (sort of).

Must admit they are the coolest inverts, so much character. They really do remind me of Hares

Any one know any good websites about them so I can find more info?

 

[SkiFletch]

An uncommon invert to be sure, so a google search is my only reccomendation . Great that you like them . Watch your powerheads though, they can suck in soft bodied mobile inverts if not protected with foam

 

[sandfire]

An uncommon invert to be sure, so a google search is my only reccomendation . Great that you like them . Watch your powerheads though, they can suck in soft bodied mobile inverts if not protected with foam

They are really interesting to watch.

One is dark brown and one is pale green, both the size of a fist, I have seen them crawl over the powerheads and feed of the algae on the inlets, they are very strong. Would love to know if the breed in captivity.

They are most active in the evenings but in the mornings I find them cuddled up to each other in a cave.

I have googled them but can't find to much on them, plus can't find a potential size either for them.

 

[Adrinal]

An uncommon invert to be sure, so a google search is my only reccomendation . Great that you like them . Watch your powerheads though, they can suck in soft bodied mobile inverts if not protected with foam

They are really interesting to watch.

One is dark brown and one is pale green, both the size of a fist, I have seen them crawl over the powerheads and feed of the algae on the inlets, they are very strong. Would love to know if the breed in captivity.

They are most active in the evenings but in the mornings I find them cuddled up to each other in a cave.

I have googled them but can't find to much on them, plus can't find a potential size either for them.

Ya its more a worrie when they are small... or if they do die for whatever reason. One hare is like... 30 -40 astrea of flesh. You certianly don't want that blended up in your tank ;p They do a great job though!

 

[Dorkhedeos]

I kinda think the big ones look like deuces They are pretty cool animals though, and they keep your tank free of algae.