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Unread 08/17/2008, 02:31 PM   #1
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Do Sea hares eat caulerpa?

Do they?


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Unread 08/17/2008, 03:12 PM   #2
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Most species won't.


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Unread 08/17/2008, 05:36 PM   #3
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which species would?


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None of the species common in the hobby will eat it with regularity. Some species of Aplysia will eat it, but that depends on the preferences of the individual slug as well as the species of Caulerpa. Sea hares shouldn't be considered a viable method for control of Caulerpa.


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