Smallest tank for seahorses

[20gallon]

What's the smallest tank size needed to safely keep seahorses?

 

[viper_930]

For dwarf seahorses you can go with <10 gallons, but you'll need to feed dwarves live baby brine shrimp.
For any other type of readily available pony I would recommend a minimum of 20-30 gallons for adults depending on what species you want.

 

[quaos]

www.seahorse.org The BEST site for SH's. I recomend a large amount of research before jumping into anything.

 

[alyssia]

I have two kudas in a 20, and yes do lots and lots of research.

 

[poniegirl]

In a 20 gal long, no other fish, 2 horses of the same gender.
Seahorses are not a fish you just throw some food in for. Research carefully.

 

[viper_930]

Originally Posted by PonieGirl
In a 20 gal long, no other fish, 2 horses of the same gender.
I hope you meant 20 gal tall, not long. :thinking:

 

[poniegirl]

Originally Posted by ViPeR_930
I hope you meant 20 gal tall, not long. :thinking:
20 tall, if mating is a goal. Seahorses don't use a lot of vertical space. That's why I specify of the same gender. And NO tankmates in that size.
20Gallon's profile says that is the tank they have. I'm assuming that is they tank they are wondering about.

 

[20gallon]

No I'd get a different tank, my 20 long is already a reef with fish & Corals. Guy at the store I go to has some in a 10 gallon & was pondering the idea of doing them, they seem to be high maintenance so I may be holding off on them.

 

[reefkprz]

dwarf sea horses could go in a ten if set up right. if you get dwarfs DO NOT USE LIVE ROCK! too many hitchikers and your sea horses will suffer for it. good luck and do a lot of research.

 

[poniegirl]

Originally Posted by 20Gallon
No I'd get a different tank, my 20 long is already a reef with fish & Corals. Guy at the store I go to has some in a 10 gallon & was pondering the idea of doing them, they seem to be high maintenance so I may be holding off on them.
If you do decide to, and plan to try to breed (not an easy experience, I love horses, but would not want to breed them) you need a tall tank.
Keep in mind that most setups at LFS are for short term until the animals sell.