My little girl is fascinated with the aquarium. I'm gonna take this and run with it and have something we can do together. That being said, she's got her heart set on a seahorse. Before I decide or move forward does anyone have any experience with them. How difficult are they to keep? What do i need to know or consider while thinking about this? Are they reef safe? Thanks all in advance
Seahorse
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jmann124
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They are reef safe but often times need a species specific tank because they don't do well with high flow and since they don't move as fast as other fish often don't get enough food in a tank with other species. That being said, I have no experience with them but that is some of what I read when I considered getting a couple.
@parroki would be a good local resource.
I think they require minimal flow, and, a continual supply of suspended food items.
#reefsquad
I think they require minimal flow, and, a continual supply of suspended food items.
#reefsquad
MamaLovesHerReefTank
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@vlangel I've been following her thread. She has quite a bit of knowledge and can direct you to the proper information.
MamaLovesHerReefTank
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These are a couple of threads I found by vlangel.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/k...ion-and-setting-up-your-seahorse-tank.301434/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/k...and-providing-excellent-water-quality.302439/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/7...ask-yourself-before-keeping-seahorses.282233/
'Tis true, seahorses don't compete well with fish faster than themselves - and almost every fish is faster than a seahorse.
There's a whole "Seahorse and Pipefish" subforum here on Reef2Reef: https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/seahorse-pipefish.377/
~Bruce
There's a whole "Seahorse and Pipefish" subforum here on Reef2Reef: https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/seahorse-pipefish.377/
~Bruce
vlangel
Seahorse whisperer
They can be tricky. They have some very specific needs that must be met. If you read the 6 part articles on seahorses I think most of your questions will be answered. If not, just ask me anything, ok? I will be glad to help answer whatever questions you have.
Reefrookie220
Valuable Member
That hex would be a great pony tank, even with just the equipment you have.
Get you some gorggonia, nice macro algae, make sure there are lots of "hitching posts" you'd be wise you hatch you some brine shrimp for a steady supply. Have to keep up with water changes with the constant feeding they require.
Pipefish make good tank mates, a Mandarin to.
Have to be careful with corals, don't wanna sting the little guys.
Just research your animals, as you already know, the knowledge is here!
Get you some gorggonia, nice macro algae, make sure there are lots of "hitching posts" you'd be wise you hatch you some brine shrimp for a steady supply. Have to keep up with water changes with the constant feeding they require.
Pipefish make good tank mates, a Mandarin to.
Have to be careful with corals, don't wanna sting the little guys.
Just research your animals, as you already know, the knowledge is here!
parroki
Active Member
J you and your daughter should call and visit. We have 9 or 10 seahorses in my wifes tank. She can answer all your seahorse questions. There are several small fish you can have with them. Biggest issues are to much flow and competing for food with other fish.
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JKS Aquatics
Community Member
We have some that you can look at as well. Very interesting creatures.
