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Those are two very wonderful looking fish!

Originally Posted by Torno Anything else you wish to share as related to Seahorse expertise In the two years I've had them, I haven't had to treat them yet for a health problem, and I believe many of the problems can be avoided with them by keeping meds on hand, RESEARCHING, and setting up a...

That is sad, I'm sorry to hear! A couple of thoughts: Generally speaking, most bristleworms that we find in our tanks are not predators. They are scavegers. Yes, they will take advantage of food that is available and does not move, that is dead or dying. They get a bad rap since they are first...

That looks like an awful lot of fun, TX! (the boat, not the paint roller!) Do you add any color like stripes or that?

A smaller wrasse would be a good option. The fairy family, or a four or sixline would be good choices. They like to hunt in the rock, so are active and I have not found them to be shy. One wrasse per tank. Pseudochromis are also nice fish, but can be territorial and you might want to add this...

With the rule of 1 to 2 pounds of LR per gallon, you can use between 100 and 200 pounds of LR in your tank. The higher amount is better, if you use it as filtration. Personal taste will dictate the exact amount. With the rio 400, that's about 1.5 turnover per hour. You could use a bit more...

What are your water parameters? How old is the system? Is there algae growing elsewhere in the tank? What color, texture is the algae? Algae will grow best in high levels of nitrate. Water changes should help control it. And cut back on the feeding. Algae on the seahorse should be removed. It...

I have to disagree. Chromis can grow to 3" or so, and like to be quite active. The sump might help the bioload. The DT size (footprint) would not be fair to the fish. Aside from that, if you chose to do that, you would be fully stocked with no other choices? I like chromis (a lot!) but would not...

Originally Posted by 1journeyman My favorite verse depends on what I'm going through at the moment.

Not just one: Colossians 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Corinthians 2 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Romans 12:20 If thine enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink. Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous...

I think the numbers fell off of the compatible fish list.. I have kept several of fish from this list with seahorses and would like to add a side-note or two: 1) Common sense would say be sure your seahorses are well established and feeding regularly before adding any other fish. 2) Dragonets...

Also, remember to clearly date your meds. They have a limited shelf life, just like human meds, and can lose their effectiveness after a year or so.

Originally Posted by Rykna Seahorses may be uneasy around fishes that are always on the go, swimming tirelessly back and forth. Yeah, I don't like tangs, either.

Originally Posted by Beatlesfan ok ammonai unmistakably 0. I will wait a few days to make sure it stays down. Very fun to read your thread! The thread is by NO means OLD. I just added fish to my latest cycled tank (took 5 weeks even starting with established sand, live rock and tank water)...

You are so right ! It goes to show that none of earth's animals are so very different. Everything (even mysis) looks greener from someone else's vantage point!

Originally Posted by bill109 ok so maybe when i get more lr in like a year or 2. if i buy a thing of pods to start then leave them in there for lets say 2 weeks will they be everwhee for the mandrain? or wil i have to supply pods to the tank every once and awhile? or an i just add a soapdish...

Originally Posted by bill109 it is a 90 qith about 30 lbs lr and almost 85 lbs ls. the pods will be coming from the QT tank the qt is a 20 long it was mentioned tht they can lose tht coat if someone is stressing him in the tank? do i understand tht correct? if they do will the slime pollute the...

Originally Posted by bill109 yes i dont think tht they can get ick now this is what i ment to sum it up put a mandarinin the DT and let the pods reproduce in the QT and tke the water wth pods and put it into the main so i supply pods to the DT from the QT and the pods reprodcue in the QT What...

Originally Posted by rabid frog Ya I did not want a jumper, but it looked no matter which route I took I was going to run into one. I just put egg crate across the backing. i hope this will be secure enough for him. On a diff note. The 8 line has taken care of all visiable bristle worms...

Bristle and fire worms can be extremely harmful to seahorses if they are mistaken for food and are snicked into the snout. Often, the seahorse can "spit" out the worm, but it can be fatal if they cannot. It is a problem because seahorses hunt pods and pods and bristleworms commonly are found in...