{"id":12164,"date":"2026-02-17T23:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/sea-hare-dolabella-auricula\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:09:36","slug":"sea-hare-dolabella-auricula","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=sea-hare-dolabella-auricula","title":{"rendered":"Sea Hare Dolabella Auricula"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"62\">Sea Hare (<em data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"39\">Dolabella auricularia<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\"><strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"83\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"391\">The Sea Hare (<em data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"123\">Dolabella auricularia<\/em>) is a fascinating, soft-bodied marine gastropod known for its large, ear-shaped body and gentle, slow-moving behavior. With its unique appearance and algae-grazing habits, it serves as both a natural cleaner and a captivating invertebrate for mature reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"410\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"408\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"582\">Native to the Indo-Pacific region, including tropical reefs and seagrass beds, <em data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"513\">Dolabella auricularia<\/em> inhabits sandy and rocky substrates where it grazes on macroalgae.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"602\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"600\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"774\">Primarily herbivorous, feeding on macroalgae and seaweed. Supplemental feeding with nori or other algae sheets may be necessary in aquariums with limited natural growth.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"797\"><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"795\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"954\">Peaceful and reef-safe, compatible with fish, snails, and other non-aggressive invertebrates. Avoid predatory species that may harass or eat the sea hare.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"975\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1048\">Completely peaceful. Does not harm corals or other tank inhabitants.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1075\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1225\">Recommended for intermediate aquarists. Requires a mature reef tank with stable water parameters, ample algae for grazing, and gentle water flow.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1254\"><strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1252\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1301\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1301\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1358\"><strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1346\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1376\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1550\">Unique, gentle, and functional, the Sea Hare (<em data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1460\">Dolabella auricularia<\/em>) is both a natural cleaner and an intriguing centerpiece for algae-rich reef aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sea Hare (Dolabella auricularia) Overview The Sea Hare (Dolabella auricularia) is a fascinating, soft-bodied marine gastropod known for its large, ear-shaped body and gentle, slow-moving behavior. With its unique appearance and algae-grazing habits, it serves as both a natural cleaner and a captivating invertebrate for mature reef aquariums. 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