Is it time to get the Seahorses?

Chris Spaulding · Jan 31, 2020

Ok my my tank is fully cycled and small CUC added , no crabs just snails. I have ordered a good amount of Gorgonian about 7 different ones . Some macro algae is in the DT and Fuge is up and ready. Gorgs will be here Saturday . Seahorse Med kit is in place and ready if needed. No fish are added at this time just the CUC and many many bottles of Pods. Seahorse feeding station from Saltycritters will be here Sat . Plenty of Frozen Mysis shrimp and Calarnis on hand and also freshly hatched Brine if needed, as I do this regularly for the Dragon face pipes and Mandys in my Reef tank.

Is it ok to place the order now for Tigertails ? If so 2 or 4 at the same time ? Tank is 50 gallons with 20 gallon sump.

fishguy242 · Jan 31, 2020

imo you seem ready ,get 4,specify 2 male 2 female ,have fun,love the ponies

matchmakersmagic · Jan 31, 2020

If your confident in your tanks cycle (processing 2ppm ammonia to nitrate in 24 hrs) get the 2 pairs in one go. Nothing wrong with adding them slowly but if your tank is good and cycled I'd say go ahead.

I'm so excited for you! Combs are my 2nd fave.

Chris Spaulding · Jan 31, 2020

Thank You Yes the tank is fully Cycled and ready to go I just was not sure about adding 4 at one time . I will post pictures here and will up date my pathetic attempt at a build thread.

matchmakersmagic · Jan 31, 2020

Chris Spaulding said:
Thank You Yes the tank is fully Cycled and ready to go I just was not sure about adding 4 at one time . I will post pictures here and will up date my pathetic attempt at a build thread.

I didnt realize your build wasnt on my watch list! I fixed that. Excellent progress.

Chris Spaulding · Feb 5, 2020

Well the horses got here yesterday and they seam very strong and healthy. I did not qt them as they are the first into the tank other than the CUC. They are eating like pigs.
I did add two plastic plants to give them more hitching posts and they seam to really like them

fishguy242 · Feb 5, 2020

congats

matchmakersmagic · Feb 6, 2020

Beautiful! They look like they will love their new home.

Keep us updated on their progress and of course lots of pictures!

Paulie069 · Feb 6, 2020

Chris Spaulding said:
Well the horses got here yesterday and they seam very strong and healthy. I did not qt them as they are the first into the tank other than the CUC. They are eating like pigs.
I did add two plastic plants to give them more hitching posts and they seam to really like them

That’s awesome brother I wish u nothing but luck with them, I’m sure they will bring a smile to ur face when you watch them swim around and act like seahorses are known for, you won’t be able to not smile

cassilyn · Feb 9, 2020

Congrats!

I'll be watching closely. I'm working on setting up my own tank, but just in the very beginning stages, working on buying all the equipment I need.

matchmakersmagic · Feb 12, 2020

Any update on your ponies Chris?

Chris Spaulding · Feb 12, 2020

Things are doing well. They are eating well al be it very slowly. Working on getting them trained to eat at the feeding station. They get Mini Mysis and PE Clananus 3 times a day and live baby brine throughout the day through a homemade feeder. I will post pictures later tonight when I get home.