Sea Horse being silly
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rykna
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Originally Posted by nYgel
I'm looking to set up a tiny nano, would dwarf seahorses/ pipefish be good for a 9ish gallon tank by any chance? just a quick question.
I leave that one up to Bronco, he's the dwarf horse specialist. However, Pipe fish are not a good tank buddy. They swim faster and will eat all the food before the seahorses have a chance!
I'm looking to set up a tiny nano, would dwarf seahorses/ pipefish be good for a 9ish gallon tank by any chance? just a quick question.
I leave that one up to Bronco, he's the dwarf horse specialist. However, Pipe fish are not a good tank buddy. They swim faster and will eat all the food before the seahorses have a chance!
30-xtra high
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Originally Posted by MonaLisa
30 x-tra high...
Seahorse keeping is a whole new territory and requires a whole new mind set as far as research, set up, and maintenance. This is not something to dive into and hope it works. Please, if you're considering setting something like this up, do the research.
Rykna...
What the heck...Romeo sure has made himself at home!! How cute!! Pics when you have 'em!!!
Lisa :happyfish
lol, wasn't planning on it, but man you know how to discourage somebody lol
30 x-tra high...
Seahorse keeping is a whole new territory and requires a whole new mind set as far as research, set up, and maintenance. This is not something to dive into and hope it works. Please, if you're considering setting something like this up, do the research.
Rykna...
What the heck...Romeo sure has made himself at home!! How cute!! Pics when you have 'em!!!
Lisa :happyfish
lol, wasn't planning on it, but man you know how to discourage somebody lol
monalisa
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Originally Posted by Rykna
:hilarious
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.......the whole world revolves around me, so why not a forum!!!!!
And if you were joking, this is off the record!!
:hilarious
OMG Rykna...you are a HOOT!! (not joking, btw)...
Lisa :happyfish
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.......the whole world revolves around me, so why not a forum!!!!!
And if you were joking, this is off the record!!
OMG Rykna...you are a HOOT!! (not joking, btw)...
Lisa :happyfish
monalisa
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Originally Posted by 30-xtra high
lol, wasn't planning on it, but man you know how to discourage somebody lol
No, no, no, not my intent at ALL!! Just trying to emphasize the amount of research needed to keep these little guys and how different it is from keeping, say a reef. I would never discourage anyone with a true interest!!
Sorry if I came off that way.
Lisa :happyfish
lol, wasn't planning on it, but man you know how to discourage somebody lol
No, no, no, not my intent at ALL!! Just trying to emphasize the amount of research needed to keep these little guys and how different it is from keeping, say a reef. I would never discourage anyone with a true interest!!
Sorry if I came off that way.
Lisa :happyfish
bronco300
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Originally Posted by nYgel
I'm looking to set up a tiny nano, would dwarf seahorses/ pipefish be good for a 9ish gallon tank by any chance? just a quick question.
dwarf seahorses would be just great in a 9 gallon, mine are in a 10, pipes are probably not good like ryk said, i would really leaves dwarve seahorses to themselves as they are not only slow, but TINY...they dont need more people to compete with.
I'm looking to set up a tiny nano, would dwarf seahorses/ pipefish be good for a 9ish gallon tank by any chance? just a quick question.
dwarf seahorses would be just great in a 9 gallon, mine are in a 10, pipes are probably not good like ryk said, i would really leaves dwarve seahorses to themselves as they are not only slow, but TINY...they dont need more people to compete with.
rykna
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Originally Posted by MonaLisa
:hilarious
OMG Rykna...you are a HOOT!! (not joking, btw)...
Lisa :happyfish
Thankyou!!!!
Now getting back to this "Rykna Foum"....fisrt of all we will have to declare a national holiday on the day it is officially opened...and there will be invitations to email.... :happyfish
OMG Rykna...you are a HOOT!! (not joking, btw)...
Lisa :happyfish
Thankyou!!!!
Now getting back to this "Rykna Foum"....fisrt of all we will have to declare a national holiday on the day it is officially opened...and there will be invitations to email.... :happyfish
nygel
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Originally Posted by Bronco300
dwarf seahorses would be just great in a 9 gallon, mine are in a 10, pipes are probably not good like ryk said, i would really leaves dwarve seahorses to themselves as they are not only slow, but TINY...they dont need more people to compete with.
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
dwarf seahorses would be just great in a 9 gallon, mine are in a 10, pipes are probably not good like ryk said, i would really leaves dwarve seahorses to themselves as they are not only slow, but TINY...they dont need more people to compete with.
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
monalisa
Active Member
Originally Posted by Rykna
Thankyou!!!!
Now getting back to this "Rykna Foum"....fisrt of all we will have to declare a national holiday on the day it is officially opened...and there will be invitations to email.... :happyfish
Then there's the coordinators, the caterers, the florists...and OMG what am I forgetting!!
Lisa :happyfish
Why do your threads always turn out like this?
Thankyou!!!!
Now getting back to this "Rykna Foum"....fisrt of all we will have to declare a national holiday on the day it is officially opened...and there will be invitations to email.... :happyfish
Then there's the coordinators, the caterers, the florists...and OMG what am I forgetting!!
Lisa :happyfish
Why do your threads always turn out like this?
bronco300
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Originally Posted by nYgel
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
pipefish are not my area, sorry...they look amazing, but i have no clue about them.
sorry to interrupt your planning for a Rykna Froum....i think we should call it Ryky day...prnounced Rye-Key :joy:
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
pipefish are not my area, sorry...they look amazing, but i have no clue about them.
sorry to interrupt your planning for a Rykna Froum....i think we should call it Ryky day...prnounced Rye-Key :joy:
rykna
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Originally Posted by nYgel
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
This is my favorite:Multibanded Pipefish
(Doryrhamphus multiannulatus)
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 7"
Color Form: Red, Yellow
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Syngnathidae
The Multibanded Pipefish is also referred to as the Multibar Pipefish. It is a long sleek fish, with a body shape similar to that of an eel. It is white in color with many vertical thin red bands. The long mouth of these fish is yellow and red in color. The oval-shaped tail is a striking red and is fringed in white.
The Multibanded Pipefish is difficult to keep in an aquarium and should be kept with other pipefish and seahorses in a separate species-only aquarium that is 30 gallons or larger with multiple caves and overhangs. It will not harm ornamental invertebrates in a reef setting. DO NOT HOUSE it with invertebrates with stinging tentacles (most corals and anemones), because they can harm it. The Multibanded Pipefish reacts poorly when harassed by other more aggressive fish such as blennies, wrasses, tobies, triggerfish, and porcupinefish
lets say I do a pipefish tank then. They are alot more readily found around here, and I've always enjoyed them. Could they do well in a smaller tank with say, a clown goby (1)?
This is my favorite:Multibanded Pipefish
(Doryrhamphus multiannulatus)
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 7"
Color Form: Red, Yellow
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Syngnathidae
The Multibanded Pipefish is also referred to as the Multibar Pipefish. It is a long sleek fish, with a body shape similar to that of an eel. It is white in color with many vertical thin red bands. The long mouth of these fish is yellow and red in color. The oval-shaped tail is a striking red and is fringed in white.
The Multibanded Pipefish is difficult to keep in an aquarium and should be kept with other pipefish and seahorses in a separate species-only aquarium that is 30 gallons or larger with multiple caves and overhangs. It will not harm ornamental invertebrates in a reef setting. DO NOT HOUSE it with invertebrates with stinging tentacles (most corals and anemones), because they can harm it. The Multibanded Pipefish reacts poorly when harassed by other more aggressive fish such as blennies, wrasses, tobies, triggerfish, and porcupinefish
monalisa
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
pipefish are not my area, sorry...they look amazing, but i have no clue about them.
I have to agree here. I'm still in the process of researching seahorses and learning what I need to meet their needs. I don't know any thing about pipefish (yet).
Lisa :happyfish
pipefish are not my area, sorry...they look amazing, but i have no clue about them.
I have to agree here. I'm still in the process of researching seahorses and learning what I need to meet their needs. I don't know any thing about pipefish (yet).
Lisa :happyfish
nygel
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rykna, i literally just got off here and found that exact article almost. I was looking at the black and white banded ones though. I was thinking about putting one in my 29g reef, I know its not recommended, but the tankmates are all very docile bottom dwellers. So maybe... I'll do some research and I'll find out.
poniegirl
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Just a gentle reminder, pipefish are not captive bred (please correct me if anyone has other info) and can carry diseases that will wipe out your established seahorse tank.
To consider seahorses and pipefish a natural as tankmates could be a fatal mistake, guys. Research others who keep the two together. Their needs are similar, but dig deeper than that.
The seahorse board that we all hope for may be like cycling a tank...be patient :thinking:
To consider seahorses and pipefish a natural as tankmates could be a fatal mistake, guys. Research others who keep the two together. Their needs are similar, but dig deeper than that.
The seahorse board that we all hope for may be like cycling a tank...be patient :thinking:
rykna
Active Member
Originally Posted by PonieGirl
Just a gentle reminder, pipefish are not captive bred (please correct me if anyone has other info) and can carry diseases that will wipe out your established seahorse tank.
To consider seahorses and pipefish a natural as tankmates could be a fatal mistake, guys. Research others who keep the two together. Their needs are similar, but dig deeper than that.
The seahorse board that we all hope for may be like cycling a tank...be patient :thinking:
wc!!!???? ouch.....I had passing thoughts of getting one for my reef tank...but never did. As for the seahorse board, you're absolutey correct.
Just a gentle reminder, pipefish are not captive bred (please correct me if anyone has other info) and can carry diseases that will wipe out your established seahorse tank.
To consider seahorses and pipefish a natural as tankmates could be a fatal mistake, guys. Research others who keep the two together. Their needs are similar, but dig deeper than that.
The seahorse board that we all hope for may be like cycling a tank...be patient :thinking:
wc!!!???? ouch.....I had passing thoughts of getting one for my reef tank...but never did. As for the seahorse board, you're absolutey correct.