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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:26 AM   #1
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mixing sea horses?

We are new to the sea horse world and our tank is now ready for our new residents, we bought a RSM130 to match our RSM250 reef tank. we want to start with one pair so my question is can we add another pair of a different kind? or would that cause issues....


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Unread 05/04/2012, 09:31 AM   #2
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Mixing species is NOT recommended. If you must then make sure they come from the same breeder as it will give you a better chance of success.
However, your 34g tank is not large enough to put two pair in unless you have a large enough sump and/or rufugium hooked up to it.
Seahorses need a large volume of water because of their "dirty" feeding habits.
They don't eat all the food for starters, and the excess if not removed in time can be problematic, and, when they snick the food, they masticate it and expel water and minute particulate matter through the gills and into the water.
Another problem you might run into is water temperature and possibly even pH problems as the hood contains the heat to transfer to the water and less ventilation can mean not enough gas exchange at the surface of the water.
If you haven't already, maybe check out the links at the bottom of "My Thoughts on Seahorse Keeping"
The articles have been written by experienced keepers and also one by Dan Underwood of seahorsesource.com.


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Unread 05/04/2012, 10:14 AM   #3
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i tried mixing a kuda from ora with my ora erectus and the kuda died . not sure if it had a problem as its belly was very bloated or if it was from mixing the species.


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Unread 05/04/2012, 05:51 PM   #4
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Thank you...


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Unread 05/05/2012, 09:28 AM   #5
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Mixing sea horse species or multiple pairs is not a problem. As long as they share similar needs or all the needs as met.

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Unread 05/05/2012, 09:48 AM   #6
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Before anyone starts doing the mixing of species, or even same species from different breeders, please do more investigation.
While it has been and is being done, the odds are against long term success.
It is not their needs so much, but rather their ability to handle the new pathogens that each encounters. Some luck in, most don't.


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