Lawnmower blenny

[DottyClown]

Hmm mixed reviews on the blenny. As for urchin, it eats more coralline algae than nuisance algae. Does not work.

I've not had any Seahare or Urchin before. But if they are so good in eating algae as many have said, than I would say that they are only suitable for big tanks. Definitely not for Nano tanks, as they will starve very soon. Pls do not purchase, "use and throw" as they are living things too.

Honestly, I do not see a distinct difference before and after I added my Algae Blenny. However, my Blenny's stomach has grown very fat (like pregnant, haha), so I guess it must have been working/eating on the algae in my tank.

Just my 2 cents worth of comments, for your consideration.

[acidjc]

In fact it is good that you can still see abit alage in your tank, cos this will ensure your cleaning crew got food to eat. Most of the time these cleaning crew die due to lack of foods.

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[DottyClown]

In fact it is good that you can still see abit alage in your tank, cos this will ensure your cleaning crew got food to eat. Most of the time these cleaning crew die due to lack of foods.

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Agree. A bit of algae is always good, as it provides food for the CUC and makes the tank look more natural.

[christan1959]

Tks for comments guys. Anyone with real good experience with sea hare?

[RayL]

Get from marine life. Under 2 red notes. Cleans all algae. When no more alage it will starve and melt away. Not poisonous. Hardworking fellow.

[christan1959]

Thanks man

[christan1959]

Bought a sea hare one week ago, and it has already eaten every little bit of nuisance algae in my tank. 

Unbelievable!

This is the best algae control ever - 100% better than the tuxedo urchin I got earlier. Unlike the urchin, the sea hare does not eat desirable coralline algae. And it does not knock things over.

Loving it!

 

[DottyClown]

Bought a sea hare one week ago, and it has already eaten every little bit of nuisance algae in my tank. 

Unbelievable!

This is the best algae control ever - 100% better than the tuxedo urchin I got earlier. Unlike the urchin, the sea hare does not eat desirable coralline algae. And it does not knock things over.

Loving it!

 

Glad to hear your algae problem is no more.

If there is no more algae in tank as food for the sea hare, please do find some way to feed it, or sell/give to someone with algae in tank.  Please please do not just let it starve to death after its done its job.  That will be just plain cruel and very irresponsible.

[christan1959]

Noted. There are still isolated batches of algae it is seeking out. Meanwhile the back panel is starting to have algae again. Will give it away once there is nothing left. Would u like to have it?

[RayL]

The lifespan is about 1 year only. So the little guy usually wont last. Cooler temperature will extend life but not for long also. So....

[nicktc]

Bought a sea hare one week ago, and it has already eaten every little bit of nuisance algae in my tank.

Unbelievable!

This is the best algae control ever - 100% better than the tuxedo urchin I got earlier. Unlike the urchin, the sea hare does not eat desirable coralline algae. And it does not knock things over.

Loving it!

 

Hi, do you have a picture of the sea hare that you have?

Or any other type is also capable of doing the job of getting rid of unsightly algae?

[christan1959]

Looks like this: https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=sea+hare&espv=2&biw=911&bih=445&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI55qL2L_1xwIVzY6OCh2CxAY-#imgrc=9IwkRazgLgBTKM%3A

 

For best results, siphon its shit out (they are plenty as it eats and they are like pellets). Otherwise, nutrients get back into the system. Also keep a lookout daily to check that it has not died. 

[nicktc]

Looks like this: https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=sea+hare&espv=2&biw=911&bih=445&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI55qL2L_1xwIVzY6OCh2CxAY-#imgrc=9IwkRazgLgBTKM%3A

 

For best results, siphon its shit out (they are plenty as it eats and they are like pellets). Otherwise, nutrients get back into the system. Also keep a lookout daily to check that it has not died.

Thanks for the heads up

Edited September 14, 2015 by nicktc