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It sounds like the Octo bug has a good hold on you and it does not let go readily. Can you link another tank to the 3 gallon while you are cycling a larger tank? I read the thread and know your acquition was serendipitous and that you have been successful at saving him so far but the real...

ScubaTiffy PLEASE do send the article (dwhatley@mindspring.com). We did set up the tank today (undergravel FINALLY arrived) and are trying the through the under gravel method but slightly improvised. My undergravel came with a mini charcoal filter for the rizer tube top (I have not seen this...

Jobob There is a great article on seahorse.org on compatibiltiy and DEGREES of compatibility (thanks again scubatiffy - as it turns out I HAD seen and bookedmarked this article before but not taken the time to review the site - NOW I am registered)...

Jobob You might like to look into the Hatch'n Feeder as I almost gave up on the seahorses because of the mess and fuss for feeding them. I found mine at: http://petdiscounters.com/customer/p...1&cat=0&page=1 I looked at several homemade setups but decided this thing was worth the money. The...

Mudplayerx My substrate is an argonite formula but is listed as crushed coral. IF my month+ research has led me in the right direction (only one book so far - two on order - evenings searching out "expert" articles on the net and now forums for real time experiences ;>), The Gulf/Atlantic...

Jobob You might want to put the light on for a while and watch the temp before you add the ponies. According to my reading, the light is a good thing though as it helps them see their food. Are you doing full size/giant, dwarf or pigmy? I have read several conflicting articles but most of the...

Thanks for the reference to seahore.org - I missed that one and will direct my questions there since I may need a specialist ;>). They have a nice article on tank cycling and I think I WILL try pulling a shrimp out of the freezer rather than using (wasting) my brine and guppies. Please post or...

Thanks for the thoughts and they concur with my thinking. If you read my post under the beginner section (probably should have posted here since I am a quasi beginner ;>). I am going to put a continuous incubator for brine shrimp in the tank and thought about just starting it up with no...

COWFISHRULE - As mentioned by scubatiffy, there is a great deal of danger creating a natural type envirnoment with seahorses. As I understand it, the giants need a reef, the dwarfs need minimum biologics. Many people recommend plastics. I will use one central seafan that fills the tank and...

Anyone with experience/suggestions, please see same topic under new hobbiests - Tkx Denise

I am going to use an 8 gal hex show as a dwarf seahorse tank and I am not sure how to cycle it. I am starting with an undergravel filter, crushed coral substrate, Magnum HOT canister. I plan on feeding with a constant supply of live baby brine shrimp from a hatchery attached to the tank. Once...

I ordered 18 pounds of puka shell substrate from Petsmart but they are out of stock (it is a little larger than the FL crushed) and I don't know if it will ever be in stock. The cost was $17 with no additional shipping charge (these next three days only ... :D ) The FL crushed Argonite was my...

I am in Gainesville, GA and am looking for some course crushed coral (about 10 lbs) to use as a bottom layer for a small 8 gal that I am going to try with a dwarf seahorse set up. If it is worth your time, can we come up with a way to get it to me for a reasonable price? Thanks, dwhatley