Just found these tonight on my overflow. Based on my research, my newly aquired sea hare laid the eggs. Should be interesting. Most will likely be eaten based on my research. Also read the sea hare dies shortly after laying them sooo we shall see
My sea hare laid eggs
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So sea hares are supposed to help out with hair algae. The issue is they have an ink that can cause issues in a tank if not removed promptly (released when stressed or in defense mode). They often will starve in captivity as once the algae is gone they slowly starve out. My plan is to rehome it once my algae is under control.
That said, the eggs are likely infertile as while most are hermaphroditic, it still takes two for fertilization (if I read it correctly). But in aquaria, if the eggs hatch they are unlikely to survive through their plaktonic stage. Due to filters, powerheads and being ate by fish. This is all just based on my research.
That said, the eggs are likely infertile as while most are hermaphroditic, it still takes two for fertilization (if I read it correctly). But in aquaria, if the eggs hatch they are unlikely to survive through their plaktonic stage. Due to filters, powerheads and being ate by fish. This is all just based on my research.
I tried a seahare years ago. It roamed around a few days ignoring the ample hair algae I had and then died.
This one’s been making a slow dent in the hair algae
