I know alil about sea horses. I know they aren't aggresive eaters, and can starve becuase if that. But is there ANY sea horses that can be added to a reef tank with a few reef safe fish? I'm planning on adding a clown fish, hippo tang, royal gramma,pj cardinal, blennie and I think that's all.
Seahorses in reef tank?
- Thread starter taat2d
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this will get you started...
http://seahorse.org/library/articles.shtml
http://seahorse.org/cgi-bin/faq/smartfaq.cgi
just about most things u can think of are answered there...
best of luck!
most of those fish that you listed are not compatible with seahorses
http://seahorse.org/library/articles.shtml
http://seahorse.org/cgi-bin/faq/smartfaq.cgi
just about most things u can think of are answered there...
best of luck!
most of those fish that you listed are not compatible with seahorses
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- Montclair, NJ
More information regarding your system would be needed (size, equipment, etc).
I have seahorses in a reef tank but I set the tank up keeping seahorses in mind. I guess one thing to consider is how much Mysis would you have to put in the tank to make sure the SHs are getting their share after your other fish are done. This could also cause potential water problems escpecially since feeding SHs 3x a day is the best way to raise healthy SHs. Of course that is my opinion based on experience.
You mentioned you know all about seahorses so I imagine that you know what species would be best suited for the warmer temps of a reef tank. In case you haven't run across this site (www.seahorse.org), I suggest you do some reading there. Heat coulde be a problem to keep in mind because your SHs will be eating fine and then all of the sudden die off as most species are not accostomed to constant temps of 75 degrees or more.
I have seahorses in a reef tank but I set the tank up keeping seahorses in mind. I guess one thing to consider is how much Mysis would you have to put in the tank to make sure the SHs are getting their share after your other fish are done. This could also cause potential water problems escpecially since feeding SHs 3x a day is the best way to raise healthy SHs. Of course that is my opinion based on experience.
You mentioned you know all about seahorses so I imagine that you know what species would be best suited for the warmer temps of a reef tank. In case you haven't run across this site (www.seahorse.org), I suggest you do some reading there. Heat coulde be a problem to keep in mind because your SHs will be eating fine and then all of the sudden die off as most species are not accostomed to constant temps of 75 degrees or more.
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
I said I know ALIL about sea horses. And I'll tel you how lil I know. The only thing I know about them is that they aren't aggressive eaters. LOL I know there could be a starvation issue with them and other fish in the tank with them. After reading the lil you wrote about them I don't think I'll be adding any to my tank. I DEFINITELY do not have time to feed them 3x's a day. I was just hoping there was a species that I'b be able to easily keep. As far as the tank and equipment. I have a 65gal tank. 2-3 inch sand bed, 90lbs LR, Pro Clear sump with a Coralife 125 skimmer, and a Finnex t5 light fixture.
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
I guess I read your post too fast 
Probably a good idea for now.
Sounds like a nice tank!
Probably a good idea for now. Sounds like a nice tank!
- Location
- Baiting Hollow Long Island NY
I have collected and raised seahorses many times and I had them in my reef but I did have to partition the horses off from the rest of the tank. I put a plexiglass barrier at the left side of the tank giving them about 10" of my reef. It is almost impossable to feed them in a reef or any tank with other fish. Seahorses have no stomach, only a short tube so they can't store much food and need to be fed a few times a day, constantly would be better. They are fairly common on the south shore of Long Island.
They are much easier in a tank by themselves. Good luck.
Here is an article I wrote about them that has appeared in a few magazines. Paul
http://www.breedersregistry.org/Articles/v4_i3_paul_b/paul_b.htm
They are much easier in a tank by themselves. Good luck.
Here is an article I wrote about them that has appeared in a few magazines. Paul
http://www.breedersregistry.org/Articles/v4_i3_paul_b/paul_b.htm
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