Is this suitable size for a seahorse pair?

[MONTANTK]

I think I already know the answer but wanted to get the opinions of people with a little more experience. I’ve had the itch to setup another tank doing something more unique. I stumbled across the Fiji cube 20 gallon cube which has an 18”x14” display, give it take .5”. The plan would be to stock it with gorgs and other softies and put a pair of Kuda or Reidi seahorses in it with one or two other docile fish. I’m just worried the tank might be too small but wanted to hear some thoughts

 

[vetteguy53081]

I think I already know the answer but wanted to get the opinions of people with a little more experience. I’ve had the itch to setup another tank doing something more unique. I stumbled across the Fiji cube 20 gallon cube which has an 18”x14” display, give it take .5”. The plan would be to stock it with gorgs and other softies and put a pair of Kuda or Reidi seahorses in it with one or two other docile fish. I’m just worried the tank might be too small but wanted to hear some thoughts

Should work. Assure very moderate flow and moderate light

 

[MONTANTK]

Should work. Assure very moderate flow and moderate light

Actually ended up switching to a Nuvo 20 but good to know! I was at my LFS today and got a good deal on an APS stand they had in the back for a few years

 

[vlangel]

Yes, a 20 gallon is too small for a pair of seahorses. 30 gallons would be the minimum.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Yes, a 20 gallon is too small for a pair of seahorses. 30 gallons would be the minimum.

also I would recommend setting up some pod cultures either way

 

[MONTANTK]

also I would recommend setting up some pod cultures either way

Once I set a tank up I plan on seeding the tank with pods for a few months before introducing the seahorses then replenishing pods on a bi-monthly basis

 

[SlugSnorter]

Once I set a tank up I plan on seeding the tank with pods for a few months before introducing the seahorses then replenishing pods on a bi-monthly basis

I think the seahorses may munch through faster than that in a 20 gallon AIO, so be careful

 

[MONTANTK]

I think the seahorses may munch through faster than that in a 20 gallon AIO, so be careful

Noted. I’m hoping to get captive bred so I can be a little more reliant on frozen but I may look into doing a fuge of some sort

 

[SlugSnorter]

Noted. I’m hoping to get captive bred so I can be a little more reliant on frozen but I may look into doing a fuge of some sort

Its best for them to have food throughout the day though, not just once or twice

 

[MONTANTK]

Its best for them to have food throughout the day though, not just once or twice

Are you familiar with hang on fuges? I was also thinking of doing a sump design instead for more swimming room and easier ability to set up a fuge

 

[SlugSnorter]

Are you familiar with hang on fuges? I was also thinking of doing a sump design instead for more swimming room and easier ability to set up a fuge

Yes, they are not too large, and will not be enough to maintain a stable pod pop without supplementation. It may be easier to not use an AIO if setting up a sump

 

[MONTANTK]

Yes, they are not too large, and will not be enough to maintain a stable pod pop without supplementation. It may be easier to not use an AIO if setting up a sump

That would be the plan. I did a little research last night trying to find a tank that would fit on the stand

 

[vlangel]

My erectus seahorses never hunted pods. They were too small for them to bother using the energy to hunt them. They would hunt ghost/grass shrimp and I always liked to have a small tank with the shrimp in it to supplement the seahorses' diet.

 

[Devaji]

I am in the process of setting up my 1st Sh tank after 5+ years of wanting to do one.

I went with a RS Xl 300 =80 gal. total volume 36x 22x20
Sh are messy eaters and need a big skimmer and other filtration.