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Dolabella auricularia
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A species tolerant of water quality

The gray Dolabella auricularia is an Aplysiidae also called sea hare or sea slug. They have a shell reduced to an internalized dorsal plate.

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Data sheet

Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Approximate size
S 3 cm / M 5-7 cm
Maintenance
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Alguivore
Reef compatibility
Compatible
Recommended number
Several individuals
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Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Dolabella auricularia – The Largest Algae Eater for Reef Aquariums

Dolabella auricularia, also known as the sea hare or gray sea slug, is a highly valued Aplysiidae for its exceptional performance in combating filamentous algae. Its unique morphology, with a shell reduced to an internalized dorsal lamella, makes it an interesting invertebrate to observe in the aquarium.

A Powerful Ally Against Filamentous Algae

This specimen is recognized as the largest consumer of algae in the reef marine world. It spends most of its time grazing, making it an excellent natural cleaning agent in aquariums overrun by unwanted algae.

Maintenance Conditions

  • Minimum recommended volume: 150 liters
  • Temperature: 24°C to 27°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Décor: sandy bottom, live rocks with present filamentous algae

Exclusive Algae Diet

Note: the Dolabella auricularia is strictly algivorous. If your aquarium does not contain a sufficient amount of filamentous algae, maintaining this species becomes very complicated, if not impossible. It does not feed on dry or frozen food.

Acclimatization and Behavior

Upon introduction, drip acclimatization is recommended. A healthy Dolabella auricularia will start moving quickly in search of algae as soon as it arrives. It is harmless to corals, fish, and crustaceans and is perfectly suitable for a reef aquarium.

Why Choose Dolabella auricularia?

  • The most effective grazer of filamentous algae
  • Harmless to other aquarium inhabitants
  • Easy to observe and very useful for regulating excess algae
  • Ideal for well-established aquariums with algae proliferation

The Dolabella auricularia is a species of choice for aquarists wishing to naturally control algae. However, it requires a suitable aquarium and an exclusively plant-based diet to thrive fully.

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