Seahorse Question

Milhouse

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I'd like to venture into seahorses. I've done research online but would like to talk to people with actual experience.
What is/was your set up?
Did you have any corals, which?
Water changing schedule?

I'll likely be using a biocube system. Thank you.
 

nathan

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Thank you!

Should I shoot them a message or wait for them to comment here?
Shoot them a message... and by the way I love the profile pic of your boxer... looks just like my 15 year old female boxer I lost to cancer 3 years ago
 

TORX

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Where's Yvette?

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She is only online once per day I find and if she has a lot to post, then she waits until she has time to do a proper reply. Nothing but respect for her there. She does an amazing job and cares deeply for her seahorse babies.

Yes, you can have some corals. Mostly just leathers, zoas, mushrooms etc. They have a higher tolerance to lower temperatures and dirtier water. Plus many of the 'wavy shit' as well call it, will sting their delicate bodies. 'Sticks' (sps) would be impossible to keep in the dirtier water and cooler Temps required for seahorses. My tank sits at a steady 74 and I have a green nepthura as well as a mushroom that was floating around my DT. If you are looking for the same visual effects as corals, I would look at getting some macroalgaes. There are dozens of different types, most of which are both aesthetically pleasing and useful for water care.

2 in a 30gallon is max for a typical seahorse.

Yup...cats out of the bag now. Yes, I am working on a seahorse tank. Cycling it now and should have horses in it by the end of September. 60 gallon cube, corner overflow with sump and SWC120 skimmer. Thread to come eventually.

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zoomster

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She is only online once per day I find and if she has a lot to post, then she waits until she has time to do a proper reply. Nothing but respect for her there. She does an amazing job and cares deeply for her seahorse babies


Yes, you can have some corals. Mostly just leathers, zoas, mushrooms etc. They have a higher tolerance to lower temperatures and dirtier water. Plus many of the 'wavy shit' as well call it, will sting their delicate bodies. 'Sticks' (sps) would be impossible to keep in the dirtier water and cooler Temps required for seahorses. My tank sits at a steady 74 and I have a green nepthura as well as a mushroom that was floating around my DT. If you are looking for the same visual effects as corals, I would look at getting some macroalgaes. There are dozens of different types, most of which are both aesthetically pleasing and useful for water care.

2 in a 30gallon is max for a typical seahorse.

Yup...cats out of the bag now. Yes, I am working on a seahorse tank. Cycling it now and should have horses in it by the end of September. 60 gallon cube, corner overflow with sump and SWC120 skimmer. Thread to come eventually.

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Holding out on us are you Torx??? Lol
Congrats on another tank bud! Does your wife know yet? ;)
 

heath

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she works until late at night so she is usually on first thing in the morning, pm her and if she doesn't respond for a bit do not worry, she is going away on holidays (well deserved) on Friday... be patient she will get back to you...
 

yveterinarian

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I'd like to venture into seahorses. I've done research online but would like to talk to people with actual experience.
What is/was your set up?
Did you have any corals, which?
Water changing schedule?

I'll likely be using a biocube system. Thank you.

Good morning, sorry I didn't see your post yesterday. I typically go online around 6-7 am and often don't get a chance to go on again until after 10 pm. I am getting ready to go on holiday as of this morning so have had lots to do to get ready. Congratulations on wanting to get into seahorses. I find they are fabulous creatures and I always love watching them. They have personality and, once they get used to your feeding routine, will often meet you at the side of the tank you feed on. I don't have time this morning to get into a lot of detail about them but will direct you to a couple of threads that you may find interesting reading while I am gone. If you have questions after reading these threads I will be happy to answer them when I get back. Happy reading! :)
http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/frequently-asked-questions-about-seahorse-keeping.8380/
http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/they-are-finally-here.11210/

I do still have some for sale but only have males left. They get along very well and are definitely good if you don't wish to get into breeding yourself.
 

scubasteve

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I have an entire thread in the members tanks section with lots of pics and info as well, take a look if you want and feel free to ask about any details. I have tried corals but find the temperatures needed to keep the sea horses safe from bacterial infections really make it difficult plus they don't like very intense lighting. Even when I place zoas on the top of my lr the lack of light and high amounts of nutrients normally end up winning over the coral and they slowly melt away. Macro algae on the other hand pretty much loves a seahorse tank.

FYI they are a lot easier to keep than the Internet makes them out to be and in my opinion even easier than coral. If you keep coral alive and and tangs you can keep a seahorse no problem.
 

heath

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FYI they are a lot easier to keep than the Internet makes them out to be and in my opinion even easier than coral. If you keep coral alive and and tangs you can keep a seahorse no problem

so true, it took me over a year before I got them and was scared to death in the beginning...but, my 2 mentor's (Yvette and Steve) walked me through the process...I just wish that I had done it sooner...
 

BonnieC

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Good morning, sorry I didn't see your post yesterday. I typically go online around 6-7 am and often don't get a chance to go on again until after 10 pm. I am getting ready to go on holiday as of this morning so have had lots to do to get ready. Congratulations on wanting to get into seahorses. I find they are fabulous creatures and I always love watching them. They have personality and, once they get used to your feeding routine, will often meet you at the side of the tank you feed on. I don't have time this morning to get into a lot of detail about them but will direct you to a couple of threads that you may find interesting reading while I am gone. If you have questions after reading these threads I will be happy to answer them when I get back. Happy reading! :)
http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/frequently-asked-questions-about-seahorse-keeping.8380/
http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/they-are-finally-here.11210/

I do still have some for sale but only have males left. They get along very well and are definitely good if you don't wish to get into breeding yourself.


Do you still have some ponies available?
 
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