Oscar the sea hare is going on an adventure...

[Mr Cob]

He has done his work in my 55gallon and is ready to start his community service. In just one week he worked day and night to consume all traces of hair algae and now he's hungry...

I was a little worried that because of his size he would move frags all over the place. Surprisingly though, I could barely tell he was in the tank. Not one frag was touched. Was very interesting to watch him move about....very gentle.

He consumed a lot though and as a result his waste was everywhere. lol!

Meet Oscar:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5500477391_8f327ac69b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5500478695_42efb72d93.jpg



Details: Post here to adopt Oscar, when he's done with one tank he'll be off to the next in line.


Disclaimer: By adopting Oscar you agree that you will care for him and once all algae is gone you will act promptly in making sure he gets to the next tank. If Oscar passes in your care you will pay $20 to Mr. Cob's Corals for the purchase of a new Sea Hare to replace Oscar (let's hope he has a long healthy life though). You agree to acclimate Oscar properly using a drip technique, cover all powerhead intakes and you agree to read about Sea Hares: CLICK ME (http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/resources.asp?show=20)

[Mr Cob]

Adoption List:

Oscar is ready for temporary adoption and can be picked up at our next local pickup on Wednesday 03/09/2011 from 7-8pm at Wal-Mart off 1604 and 281.

1) Mr Cob (55g full of hair algae, Oscar completed task in 7 days)
2) Hobogato (Zach's tank)....29g. Oscar completed task in 16 days. I think he was full from my tank :)
3) Hobogato Pops 58g. Oscar passed 03/28/2011, Rabbit completed the job!
Oscar Retired <RIP>

Rabbit's adoption list:
1) ismvel (no longer needed)
2) funkyseamonkey (not ready)
3) Mr Cob (cleaning up sump and 55g display, also found eating Chaetomorpha macro :) )
4) Hobogato (done)
5) txmike (ready for rabbit)

[hobogato]

i would like to have oscar take care of zach's tank if that is ok. i agree to all terms posted :)

[Mr Cob]

you got it Ace.

[Big_Pun]

I agree to the terms and would like to
be put in list

[Mr Cob]

got you down Chris!

[Mr Cob]

FYI...I totally forgot to mention in the disclaimer: cover all powerhead intakes

I just added it.

[BSJF]

They are such good workers! It's sad when they get caught in the powerhead!

[hobogato]

no powerheads in zach's tank :)

[Big_Pun]

FYI...I totally forgot to mention in the disclaimer: cover all powerhead intakes

I just added it.

I have the sponge cover for my vortech

[hobogato]

thought i would post some before/after shots.

here is what it looks like today upon adding oscar. not too bad, so he should be ready for a new home in a week or two

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hobogatito/DSC07539.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hobogatito/DSC07538.jpg

[Europhyllia]

wow that's a lot to eat right there. Looking forward to the progress pics :)

[hobogato]

progress...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hobogatito/DSC076131024x768.jpg

[Mr Cob]

haha...he took the easy bate off the back wall first...lol

[hobogato]

ok, i think he is finished with zach's tank and ready for a new conquest

before
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hobogatito/DSC07539.jpg
after
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hobogatito/DSC07635.jpg

[Regric25]

WOW that looks amazing! Good job oscar!

[Big_Pun]

go head and skip me I picked up a sea hare from another member.

[hobogato]

well, my dad's tank could use a good scouring if no one else is on the list.

[Europhyllia]

amazing!

[Mr Cob]

you got it Ace.

I updated Oscar's progress....will you check if I have the info correct....?

Thanks! Way to go Oscar!

[hobogato]

sadly, after one day of eating in my dad's tank, oscar passed. we are waiting for a sponsor to have one in stock to buy it as a replacement.

[Mr Cob]

thanks for the update Ace. Any clue as to what caused the death?

We can order a new one on our next order and you can pay whenever. One of our suppliers has them readily available.

I think I will wait though until either one of our tanks gets algae growth or another member is ready for one.

[hobogato]

ok, oscar's replacement (rabbit) has almost finished with dad's tank, pics coming soon

[ismvel]

Would like to get in on Rabbit's distribution list please.

[funkyseamonkey]

Me too! :)

[Mr Cob]

post #2, adoption list updated

Thanks for picking up Oscar's replacement Ace.

[ismvel]

Thanks Rob...

Ace, let me know when you are ready and i'll swing by.

[hobogato]

ok, there is just a little more algae for him to clean up in dad's tank, i just wanted to make sure there was someone lined up to take him when it was time. probably a week or so.

[funkyseamonkey]

where is the list updated?

[Mr Cob]

1st page 2nd post:


Adoption List:

Oscar is ready for temporary adoption and can be picked up at our next local pickup on Wednesday 03/09/2011 from 7-8pm at Wal-Mart off 1604 and 281.

1) Mr. Cob (55g full of hair algae, Oscar completed task in 7 days)
2) Hobogato (Zach's tank)....29g. Oscar completed task in 16 days. I think he was full from my tank :)
3) Hobogato Pops 58g. Oscar passed 03/28/2011, Rabbit completed the job!
Oscar Retired <RIP>

Rabbit's adoption list:
1) ismvel
2) funkyseamonkey
3)

[hobogato]

Time for rabbit to move on to a new home. Called ismael and he no longer needs rabbit. pm sent to funkyseamonkey.

[hobogato]

ok, i need to borrow rabbit again. my 250 is past the diatoms and in the middle of the hair algae stage - so now is the perfect time to get it mowed down.

[Mr Cob]

ok, i need to borrow rabbit again. my 250 is past the diatoms and in the middle of the hair algae stage - so now is the perfect time to get it mowed down.

Haha! I just added him to the 55gallon today, he cleaned up my sump and I found him sucking on Chaetomorpha, was very surprised as I did not think they would eat it. This could be a potentially good way to keep him alive longterm.

Would you like to pick him up at wednesday's local pickup? This week is from 7-8pm with Jack and next week is mine from 8-9pm.

[Mr Cob]

updated


Adoption List:

Oscar is ready for temporary adoption and can be picked up at our next local pickup on Wednesday 03/09/2011 from 7-8pm at Wal-Mart off 1604 and 281.

1) Mr Cob (55g full of hair algae, Oscar completed task in 7 days)
2) Hobogato (Zach's tank)....29g. Oscar completed task in 16 days. I think he was full from my tank :)
3) Hobogato Pops 58g. Oscar passed 03/28/2011, Rabbit completed the job!
Oscar Retired <RIP>

Rabbit's adoption list:
1) ismvel (no longer needed)
2) funkyseamonkey (contacted)
3) Mr Cob (cleaning up sump and 55g display, also found eating Chaetomorpha macro :) )
4) Hobogato

[hobogato]

that would be fine rob if you want to send him with jack.

[funkyseamonkey]

I dont need him for now. Thanks. I will let you know at a later time if I need him.

[txmike]

bump please add me to the list

[Mr Cob]

added you to the list in post #2. Rabbit is ready and is in my sump eating chaeto. HE'S FAT! Much larger than oscar ever got.

We have a local pickup tomorrow from 7-8pm (wal-mart off 1604 and 281), I can send him out tomorrow if you can make it Mike?

[txmike]

don't think I can make this one will have to try for next week if that ok .

[Mr Cob]

sure Mike. Next week will be 8-9pm. Thx.

[Mr Cob]

This program has been closed...no more dead Sea Hares.

RIP Rabbit, say hello to Oscar for us : )

If you have hair algae, don't buy a Sea Hare....get to the root of the problem. Save the Sea Hares...

:)