{"product_id":"sea-hare-wedge","title":"Sea Hare Wedge","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea Hare: The Ultimate Hair Algae Solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSea Hares (Dolabella auricularia) are among the most effective and voracious algae eaters available for reef aquariums. These fascinating herbivorous sea slugs are legendary for their ability to consume massive amounts of hair algae, making them the go-to solution for serious algae problems that other cleanup crew members can't handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Sea Hares?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional hair algae consumption - can clear heavy infestations quickly\u003cbr\u003e\nVoracious appetite capable of eating several times their body weight daily\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso consumes film algae and some types of cyanobacteria\u003cbr\u003e\nReef-safe and peaceful with corals and other tank inhabitants\u003cbr\u003e\nFascinating to watch as they methodically graze across rocks and glass\u003cbr\u003e\nCan grow quite large (6+ inches) with proper feeding\u003cbr\u003e\nCare Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 72-78°F\u003cbr\u003e\nSalinity: 1.023-1.025\u003cbr\u003e\npH: 8.1-8.4\u003cbr\u003e\nRequires abundant hair algae or supplemental feeding with nori\/seaweed\u003cbr\u003e\nSecure all powerheads and overflows - sea hares can get stuck\u003cbr\u003e\nStable water parameters\u003cbr\u003e\nImportant Notes: Sea Hares are short-lived (typically 6-12 months) and should be considered a temporary solution for algae problems. Once hair algae is depleted, they must be supplemented with nori or seaweed sheets. If severely stressed, they may release a purple ink as a defense mechanism - this is harmless but can temporarily discolor water. Sea Hares are escape artists and require a covered tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTank Size: Minimum 30 gallons with sufficient algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sea Hare is carefully quarantined and inspected to ensure you receive a healthy, active specimen ready to tackle even the most stubborn hair algae problems in your reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52800953221399,"sku":"I50900","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/2746\/7287\/files\/image_1767145771.jpg?v=1778021076","url":"https:\/\/empirecorals.com\/products\/sea-hare-wedge","provider":"Empire Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}