new seahorse tank

emanuelcs34

emanuelcs34

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I have a 25 gallon tank, with a 3-4 in. sand bed and a few pieces of rock in it right now. I would like to eventually (3-4 months) put seahorses in it. I originally thought dwarves, but the more research I do, I am not so sure. So now I am wondering what variety anyone would recommend for that size tank. I do not want to get something that will outgrow the tank.
I will keep doing research of course, I want to make sure I can take care of them, before buying anything.
Oh, and we have a 75 gallon reef and have had sw tanks for over 4 years.
Thanks for any help.
Cindy
 
zeke92

zeke92

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hm, 25g....thats a toughie
that would be a tad big for dwarfs...i wouldn't put them anything over 15 gallons, if that.
and others...i would look into small species, and you MAY be able to get a pair of a small species...maybe. thats kind of a tough tank, too big for dwarfs yet too small to have a pair of most species
 
rays862

rays862

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It's definitely too big for dwarves, if it's a tall 25 you can get away with a pair of erectus,or any smaller horses. Kudas, comes etc.
 
rykna

rykna

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Originally Posted by Rays862
It's definitely too big for dwarves, if it's a tall 25 you can get away with a pair of erectus,or any smaller horses. Kudas, comes etc.
What about Tigers?
 
emanuelcs34

emanuelcs34

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Thanks, I am kind of leaning towards kuda right now, but am getting confilicting info on them. One site said they get up to 11 in. and another site said 5-6 in. I am not sure what to believe.
Also I thought I would put zoos, mushrooms, and some tree leathers out of my reef tank, and am wondering what else I should get to put in this tank. For hitching, and color.
I want to make sure I know as much as possible so I feel confident enough to actually bring some home.
 
teresaq

teresaq

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11 inch may be miss labled and are prob ingens. Kuda are smaller. 5 to 7 inch.
you can add lots of macros. red kelp, shaving brush, maidens hair. there are lots that come in red and green.
 
rays862

rays862

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The brighter the colors you can put in the tank, the better chance you have of the horses brightening up.
Pealgic= free swimming, may not hitch for a couple of weeks or longer.
Benthic= hitch right from birth.
 
emanuelcs34

emanuelcs34

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Originally Posted by Rays862
The brighter the colors you can put in the tank, the better chance you have of the horses brightening up.
Pealgic= free swimming, may not hitch for a couple of weeks or longer.
Benthic= hitch right from birth.
That is what I thought which I why I have been looking for brighter colors to add.
so if they are pelagic(do not hitch at birth) Is that why they do not keep the babies with the parents? Do the parents eat them? What happens if the babies stay in the tank with the parents.
I apologize if these are dumb questions or have been answered. I figured the more I ask, the more prepared I will be.
 
teresaq

teresaq

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the main reason you dont keep them with parents, is getting enough food for them to eat. differant species require differant food, and the water quality would soon get bad if your main tank.
The only lrg horse I know of that hitch at birth are erectus, thus making them easier to raise.
 
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