Reef Tank With Fish And Seahorses?

[Janice]

If anyone has a reef tank with both fish and seahorses can you pm me? I am interested in that possibility for the future, although some articles say it should not be done.

 

[TORX]

There are very few fishes that can live in harmony with seahorses. Most serious keepers will advise to have a species only tank. I myself love my seahorse tank, but it is more work then my mixed reef tank. It also cost more as I also had to invest in a chiller as the tank naturally got to 76 in my house which is higher then the suggested temp. I do have fish and starfish in my seahorse tank. 3 firefish and a royal gramma. I am trying to catch the royal right now as it has grown to the point where seahorses are competing for food and he is a lot quicker then him.

 

[Josh]

Find @yveterinarian post on seahorses. After you read that you will either see the challenges you face or you will be ready to face them. Either way it's a good read it caused me to shy away from the idea a few months ago until I get a more stable grasp of the hobby.

 

[SamB]

Recommended for experienced reef keepers only

 

[Janice]

Thanks!!

 

[LIttle Reef Keeper]

As Torx said, you are best to do a species only tank. Seahorses are very slow eaters, and will often only get a bite or two before all the other food has been eaten by the other fish. If you are set on adding a few tank mates, make sure they are peaceful and take their time eating as well. A good choice would be the Catalina goby. They're small, colourful, prefer cooler water, and aren't aggressive eaters.

 

[Janice]

Thanks. It is something I am thinking about for the future.