Safe to add seahorse

[aceashburn]

I inherited a 90 gallon tank with a clownfish, tang, and foxface. Since then I added a snowflake ell, some hermit crabs and snails. Is it possible to add a seahorse(s) to the group? Any other strong suggestion ons new tank mates?

 

[rubertoe93]

Noooooooo sorry can’t, sea horses are very delicate creatures, they require a steady tank, and less aggression! The 90 on its own would be ideal! Once your tang gets to too big and have to upgrade

 

[aceashburn]

Noooooooo sorry can’t, sea horses are very delicate creatures, they require a steady tank, and less aggression! The 90 on its own would be ideal! Once your tang gets to too big and have to upgrade

Yes I was very surprised the tang was with the tank. I am not sure how long I will be able to have it.

 

[Jekyl]

If I remember right seahorses require a lower temperature also

 

[ThePurple12]

Have you done any research on seahorses? They require very clean tanks (as in fish poop, not talking about nitrate) and low temperatures (less than 74F), as they are very susceptible to bacterial infections. The bacteria feeds off of the “dirt” in your tank. I doubt those tankmates will work. Seahorses need to be fed frozen mysis twice a day as well.

 

[drbark]

Have you done any research on seahorses? They require very clean tanks (as in fish poop, not talking about nitrate) and low temperatures (less than 74F), as they are very susceptible to bacterial infections. The bacteria feeds off of the “dirt” in your tank. I doubt those tankmates will work. Seahorses need to be fed frozen mysis twice a day as well.

Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?

 

[sde1500]

Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?

The lower temp suggestion is partially for their comfort but also to manage bacterial loads.

Tank as stands is in no way appropriate for sea horses.

 

[ThePurple12]

Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?

^^What he said! The bacteria that kills seahorses in our tanks multiplies much faster above 74F. The seahorses themselves are fine with high temps.

 

[DED65]

I run my dedicated seahorse tank at 72F. They are very slow eaters and quite messy, they are not competitive when it comes to food. Just trying to keep them fed in a mixed tank would be a major pain just to keep clean. Also, you need to be really careful if there are any corals in the tank. Some soft corals are fine, but seahorses hitch and can be severely injured by the corals. You also need to be very careful with power heads and wave makers. Those need to be protected so the seahorse tail will not enter the pump if they hitch on them. They are beautiful to watch, but they really need a dedicated system.

 

[aceashburn]

Thank you all. I appreciate the responses and am very glad I asked.

 

[drbark]

^^What he said! The bacteria that kills seahorses in our tanks multiplies much faster above 74F. The seahorses themselves are fine with high temps.

Ok thanks. That makes total sense.

 

[Wshn41]

Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?

My ponies came from Hawaii the tank is kept around 76 F.

 

[1guydude]

I think the eel is a predator and would make easy snacks out of your seahorses.
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[aceashburn]

Beyond a seahorse, what else would be a recommended addition with the tang, foxface, clown and eel? What other fish? What about a starfish?

 

[ThePurple12]

Completely depends on your preferences. Check out Liveaquaria.com to see what’s out there.

 

[drbark]

My ponies came from Hawaii the tank is kept around 76 F.

Thanks for the info.