Horses and clowns

[antwon]

Heyy. I have a biocube 14 and have always wanted to try seahorses but also want clownfish. Could I keep two clowns with two seahorses (probably erectus) together, or would the clowns out do them when eating? Any advice would really help.

 

[btldreef]

Well, firstly the 14 GBioCube is not big enough for Erectus, or really any seahorses besides the pygmys.
I've seen people put clowns with seahorses on a few occasions, but I'd say that it probably isn't the wisest decision. Clowns grab food quickly and can get aggressive, two things that aren't good for the horses.
I did raise three young H. kuda horses in a 14G BioCube, but only for 3-4 weeks to make sure they were eating, and then they were moved to a proper tank.

 

[antwon]

oh ok, i thought 14 would be big enough, but i def do not want to keep pygmies because then i would have to raise baby brine shrimp. i'll just stick with the clowns then. thanks for the advice.

 

[teresaq]

You have to remember lrg breed horses can reach up to 8 inches in length. Some even bigger. The smallest tank recommended is a 29 gal. for one pair.
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