Dwarf seahorses and coral

toddgack · 06/04/2001, 10:33 PM

Hello all. I'm going to be setting up a 10g nano reef in a few days. Before I get to the seahorses, let me set things straight. The main goal of this tank is to grow corals. As many different kinds of coral as I can fit into this tank. SPS, LPS, soft corals, it don't matter, I want it all. And a clam too! My other tank is not suitable for most corals, so this tank is to satisfy my coral desires.

Now, I've been contemplating what type of other animals I'd like to put in this tank, and dwarf seahorses are something I'm interested in. Is it possible to keep dwarves in a habitat such as this? Are they coral compatible? Is it possible for the coral to eat these little guys? If keeping dwarves in there compromises the kinds of corals I can keep, then I'll have to find something else.

Thanks,

TG

SeaNemesis · 06/05/2001, 07:12 AM

I do not recommend dwarfs in your tank. Many corals will sting and seahorses love to hitch onto anythhing they can. Also if you have any live rock or sand and or other critters they can pick on or eat the dwarfs. Live rock and sand can house critters that may also pick on or kill dwarfs. These guys at max are 1-1 1/2 inches.

scapes · 07/28/2006, 04:05 PM

agreed w/ seanemesis, pick another animal

ReefNutPA · 07/28/2006, 07:47 PM

I'll third that. Dwarf seahorses would not be acceptable for the tank you are planning. Sorry.

Tom

gatorolsen · 07/29/2006, 08:41 AM

just another IMHO
depending on what kind of coral you are growing out you would prob. want more flow than dwarf sh would be able to handle
Gatorolsen

06/04/2001, 10:33 PM	#1
toddgack Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Medina, Oh Posts: 95	Dwarf seahorses and coral Hello all. I'm going to be setting up a 10g nano reef in a few days. Before I get to the seahorses, let me set things straight. The main goal of this tank is to grow corals. As many different kinds of coral as I can fit into this tank. SPS, LPS, soft corals, it don't matter, I want it all. And a clam too! My other tank is not suitable for most corals, so this tank is to satisfy my coral desires. Now, I've been contemplating what type of other animals I'd like to put in this tank, and dwarf seahorses are something I'm interested in. Is it possible to keep dwarves in a habitat such as this? Are they coral compatible? Is it possible for the coral to eat these little guys? If keeping dwarves in there compromises the kinds of corals I can keep, then I'll have to find something else. Thanks, TG __________________ Proud to be an American!

06/05/2001, 07:12 AM	#2
SeaNemesis Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: SC Posts: 210	I do not recommend dwarfs in your tank. Many corals will sting and seahorses love to hitch onto anythhing they can. Also if you have any live rock or sand and or other critters they can pick on or eat the dwarfs. Live rock and sand can house critters that may also pick on or kill dwarfs. These guys at max are 1-1 1/2 inches. __________________ Alisa Abbott

07/28/2006, 04:05 PM	#3
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,544	agreed w/ seanemesis, pick another animal __________________ Montgomery Reef Club treasurer Current Tank Info: 180g, 75g fowlr, 40g rock tank, 120g fowlr

07/28/2006, 07:47 PM	#4
ReefNutPA Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pottsville, PA Posts: 860	I'll third that. Dwarf seahorses would not be acceptable for the tank you are planning. Sorry. Tom

07/29/2006, 08:41 AM	#5
gatorolsen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crystal River, Florida Posts: 409	just another IMHO depending on what kind of coral you are growing out you would prob. want more flow than dwarf sh would be able to handle Gatorolsen