Curious about Seahorses

kjframe · 08/05/2015, 10:18 AM

Hello everyone. I am new to Reef Central. Was referred here by some people at MemFish as well as a coworker of mine at Hollywood Feed.

I am looking into possibly transitioning from my current set up of a chiclid tank to a seahorse tank. From what some people have told me, my tank is pretty ideal for it (44ish gallon tall hexagon tank). Been doing some research now for about 3 days or so just to get an idea of what to expect. From what I gathered it doesn't seem too too difficult but what do I know.. I could be soooo wrong. So if anyone here has any knowledge, info, and anything else they would like to share Iwould greatly appreciate it!

vlangel · 08/05/2015, 04:06 PM

Your tank is pretty well suited for a seahorse tank. Because of the small amount of surface space at the top you should have an open airline tube to make big bubbles to help with gas exchange.
Seahorses are not hard if their needs are met but they do require diligent husbandry and maintenance, more so than reef tanks. The reason is they are very susceptible to bacterial infections. Test kits do not show bacteria so a seahorse keeper just needs to be diligent about water changes, siphoning sand or bare bottom, wiping down the tank and cleaning filters. Also keeping the temperature below 74 degrees helps inhibit bacteria growth. An oversized protein skimmer is very helpful with seahorses as well.

zeebies · 08/05/2015, 05:43 PM

Some good info in here:

http://fusedjaw.com

AnninAZ · 09/09/2015, 10:32 PM

Also the appropriately named seahorse.org, in particular, you will really love their compatibility chart for tankmates, yes, even including good/bad corals.

http://www.seahorse.org/library/arti...ankmates.shtml

Good luck!

rayjay · 09/10/2015, 12:39 PM

Here's my take on seahorse keeping.
My Thoughts on Seahorse Keeping

redhorse · 09/11/2015, 09:51 PM

Ray!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome webpage. Thanks

sumer · 10/13/2015, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayjay

Here's my take on seahorse keeping.
My Thoughts on Seahorse Keeping

Thanks a bunch for the link.

08/05/2015, 10:18 AM	#1
kjframe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1	Curious about Seahorses Hello everyone. I am new to Reef Central. Was referred here by some people at MemFish as well as a coworker of mine at Hollywood Feed. I am looking into possibly transitioning from my current set up of a chiclid tank to a seahorse tank. From what some people have told me, my tank is pretty ideal for it (44ish gallon tall hexagon tank). Been doing some research now for about 3 days or so just to get an idea of what to expect. From what I gathered it doesn't seem too too difficult but what do I know.. I could be soooo wrong. So if anyone here has any knowledge, info, and anything else they would like to share Iwould greatly appreciate it!

09/10/2015, 12:39 PM	#5
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	Here's my take on seahorse keeping. My Thoughts on Seahorse Keeping __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

08/05/2015, 04:06 PM	#2
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	Your tank is pretty well suited for a seahorse tank. Because of the small amount of surface space at the top you should have an open airline tube to make big bubbles to help with gas exchange. Seahorses are not hard if their needs are met but they do require diligent husbandry and maintenance, more so than reef tanks. The reason is they are very susceptible to bacterial infections. Test kits do not show bacteria so a seahorse keeper just needs to be diligent about water changes, siphoning sand or bare bottom, wiping down the tank and cleaning filters. Also keeping the temperature below 74 degrees helps inhibit bacteria growth. An oversized protein skimmer is very helpful with seahorses as well.

08/05/2015, 05:43 PM	#3
zeebies Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NE Coast Posts: 851	Some good info in here: http://fusedjaw.com

09/09/2015, 10:32 PM	#4
AnninAZ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2	Also the appropriately named seahorse.org, in particular, you will really love their compatibility chart for tankmates, yes, even including good/bad corals. http://www.seahorse.org/library/arti...ankmates.shtml Good luck!

09/11/2015, 09:51 PM	#6
redhorse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga. CA Posts: 115	Ray!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome webpage. Thanks