Warning to anyone with sea hares

midgetwaiter · #1 04-03-2006, 06:16 PM

The toxic components in the ink come from the animal's diet. If it has been eating the right kinds of algae then the ink could cause various reactions from your tank inhabitants or yourself.

Outside of very recent imports this should be a non issue, but it is certainly something to consider.

Beermaster · #2 04-03-2006, 06:26 PM

But still this is somthing that should have been known before you bought the critter

Aquaholic · #3 04-03-2006, 06:55 PM

or somthing that should be posted at the store.

"buyer beware"

Willow · #4 04-03-2006, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquaholic

or somthing that should be posted at the store.

"buyer beware"

the responsibility is yours sir to do the homework.

Aquaholic · #5 04-03-2006, 08:01 PM

let me know, how many people with sea hares knew that they were poisonis??? maybe thats why I'm "WARNING PEOPLE"

I thought this forum was to help people (which I was trying to do), not insult them (which I have gotten from some in return)

Sincerly,

the insulted guy,

OCDP · #6 04-03-2006, 08:16 PM

Why is he being flamed so badly for throwing out a friendly warning? I for one, (had I not already known this) would be very thankful.

Sure, do your homework.. but what's done is done. He's just throwing out a friendly heads up , as stated.

Willow · #7 04-03-2006, 08:43 PM

i have one and know.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #8 04-03-2006, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Other's should not flame you for letting others know because it was obviously a "heads up." Sorry if you took my posting to be a negative or flame. Appreciate the general warning, whether or not I knew the facts about seahares & their purple "ink".

Anthony

Beverly · #9 04-03-2006, 10:31 PM

Don't think I'm ever going to need a sea hare, knock on wood, but thanks for the information

midgetwaiter · #10 04-03-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquaholic

or somthing that should be posted at the store.

"buyer beware"

You could say the same about lionfish, zoas, anemones, lps corals, the algae itself or any number of other things.

Freshwater and brackish tanks also have the same potential issues. Examples include the spines on scats, pectoral fins on corys and again some algaes. Also throw a sign on all the puffers that says "do not eat". Maybe do not touch as well, it is possible to absorb the toxin through your skin (it has happened to me).

Then you can pass out pamphlets on allergic reactions to blood worms too. Oh and be careful with those antibiotics, and the malachite green and formalin (carcinogens).

I could go on. I'm not going to say that your particular issue isn't an important consideration but you should consider that it is one of maybe a thousand issues that are just as much a concern.