seahorse help

[reefstar]

i wanted to make a seahorse tank with kuda(s) and i wanted to know how many you think i could safly fit into a 14 gal biocube, i would also like to add a few other things like, yellow gorgonian, hermits, snails, and would a mariden dragonet be ok?... how about a frogspawn and other corals like that?
thanks in advance

 

[zeke92]

please read alo more about seahorses. like seahorse.org
you should know, if you plan to keep horses, that crabs are a definate NO NO. and they can be dmaaged,or damage corals. manderins need tanks around 14g+. but kudas are fairly large horses. I doubt you could fit one happy kuda in a 14g to be honest.
remember, research resear ch research, then when you think your ready to keep one, research more, lol.

 

[smartorl]

You have alot of research to do. Frankly, a 14 gallon is way to small for multiple kudas. Gorgonians are great for hitching, certain types are more readily accepted than others. Most times Seahorses are kept in species only tanks. They are not aggressive enough of feeders to allow competitors in the tank and many tank companions can be dangerous to the seahorses.

 

[rykna]

Originally Posted by zeke92
please read alo more about seahorses. like seahorse.org
you should know, if you plan to keep horses, that crabs are a definate NO NO. and they can be dmaaged,or damage corals. manderins need tanks around 14g+. but kudas are fairly large horses. I doubt you could fit one happy kuda in a 14g to be honest.
remember, research resear ch research, then when you think your ready to keep one, research more, lol.
I second and third this. I've had fish for 27 years(5 of that is salt), and I thought I was ready for seahorses. I lost my first seahorse to a parasite that is prone to develope in water levels that are not keep at perfect levels. The parasite Valiant had, currently has no known cure.
After an extreme amount of research I discovered what the parasite was and what triggered the path to disaster. I am now keeping dwarf seahorses (ponies) and I need to change the tank water at least every 3-4 days.Horses need a tank that is at least twice ans high as the horse....Kuda~ 8 to 10 inches.....so tank needs to be at least 24 inches high. There is tons of information within this forum. Start forming a tank plan, research each type of seahorse.
Good Luck

 

[bullitr]

[ I am now keeping dwarf seahorses (ponies) and I need to change the tank water at least every 3-4 days.Good Luck

i only do once water change on my sps tank . do i have to change it that much ?the water is very established in my tank . can i change it once a week or every other?

 

[bronco300]

Originally Posted by bullitr
[ I am now keeping dwarf seahorses (ponies) and I need to change the tank water at least every 3-4 days.Good Luck

i only do once water change on my sps tank . do i have to change it that much ?the water is very established in my tank . can i change it once a week or every other?
not for seahorses...they need more water changes, and if you are asking specifically about the dwarves, then most definitely...you can't take water from your established tank for the little guys because there are so many things in your tank that are harmless there but would kill a dwarf seahorse. maybe not every 3 days or so...but definitely once a week...and maybe more depending on feeding

 

[monalisa]

I also do a nice 4 gallon water change in my 37 gallon sh tank (4 kudas) every single week!! My horses love cleaning day, all 4 of them and are out and about in the tank afterwards like a bunch of little kids...well, OK, I love cleaning day too!!

Lisa