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    New Tank...using black sand...sifted but...

    Sorry if I was unclear rlablan with my post, I am thrilled to have the black sand, but was worried about how it discolored the water after I put the water in the tank. I did use a small strainer to flush out the sand before I put it in but was still worried about how it was looking. I have...
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    New Tank...using black sand...sifted but...

    Actually the more water that I add to the tank the more black the water becomes, I spent alot of time rinsing it before hand...I don't know what to do? Any thoughts would be so appreciated!
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    New Tank...using black sand...sifted but...

    I have a new tank I am using black sand in, it was dry sand not live, I sifted it with water before putting in tank...it is still alittle black looking...is it okay??? What should I do???
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    maroon clown coloring?

    How common is a maroon clown that is actually orange with white stripes. I was told it is uncommon, checking to see...
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    Corals with Seahorses Questions

    I do want to try for babies, I would like to have a mated pair, of course tank raised though. I thought I could set up a baby tank too. If I can handle the pair I would try to go up in tank size, maybe a 37g. I believe there is a 37g tank that fits the same stand I have. I guess I want to be...
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    Corals with Seahorses Questions

    Originally Posted by TeresaQ What size Tank did you set up. What species are you getting. Where in Fla are you. Hi how are ya. hehe I am in Northwest Florida, Destin area. I set up a 29g. I had wanted to do a 55 but just couldn't fit it in the room right now. I know that a 29 is small and...
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    Corals with Seahorses Questions

    Oh, that is great! I trust it too, just wanted to be totally sure I wasn't confused, that seems to happen to me sometimes... How would you recommend me buy corals and know for sure that they are not introducing unwanted things into the tank? I have just set the tank up and gotten new bags of...
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    Corals with Seahorses Questions

    Hi everyone! I have been looking through the compatability chart for seahorses. According to that chart mushrooms and leathers are okay with seahorses. I have heard conflicting stories about this, what do you all think...? Thanks for any help!
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    tank pic gallery lol

    Originally Posted by SueAndHerZoo Sorry, forgot to explain that. That's their feeding dish -- it's a champagne flute filled with coral-colored sand. I wanted it tall so that when I'm home for lunch I can squirt their mysis in there without even getting my hand wet. When I'm in for the day...
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    Four new Fillies!

    Wow, this thread is so exciting! I've been exploring this forum to learn more about seahorse care before I venture into it myself and wow do I still have alot to learn after reading all of this info. I do have a question- where do you shop for medications? there are none of these medications...
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    overflow box possiblity-need opinions...

    I am converting a freshwater tank to a saltwater and need to add an overflow box to the system. What kind is great and what kind isn't based on experience? They all sound great on the boxes and their own websites but what really works out there. I found one possiblity "Tom Skimmer Box Auto...
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    changing tank from freshwater to a seahorse tank!

    Wow, that will be great to have that many in there. What about liverock, I have read really mixed things about having that, I was planning on not, but just wanted to make sure I understood the best way. Do you have any breeders you would recommend or species you like best? I haven't seen too...
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    changing tank from freshwater to a seahorse tank!

    Originally Posted by ReefNutPA CaribSea makes a Black Tahitian Moon Sand that is jet black. Do NOT use the marine sand used by Estes. It is too light in weight and powder-like and floats/blows all over the tank. Tom I will check that out, great advise on that Estes sand, definately want to...
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    changing tank from freshwater to a seahorse tank!

    Originally Posted by TeresaQ What species of horses are you looking at. T I haven't decided what species yet. How many would be okay in that size, I have read different amounts for that size tank?
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    changing tank from freshwater to a seahorse tank!

    I am working on changing over my freshwater tank to a saltwater seahorse tank. I have other saltwater tanks already. I am so happy to be making a home for seahorses. I have dreamed of doing this for years and want to begin the process now. The tank is a 55 gallon. My first, and I am sure...
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