sea hare, sea slug, and nudibranch

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  1. koiboi59

    koiboi59 Astrea Snail

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    whats the difference between these types of animals. is one easier to keep then another or does one have a different diet then the others. not that i am getting any soon i am just curious.
     
    koiboi59, Mar 7, 2010
    koiboi59, Mar 7, 2010
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  2. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    sea hares are like sea slugs but have tentacles that look like a bunny's(hare). Sea slug and nudibranches are the same thing.
     
    Triggerfish, Mar 7, 2010
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  3. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    lettuce nudibranch = algae eaters "reef safe"

    some others will eat corals. so do research before you buy any..
     
    Night-Rida, Mar 7, 2010
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