Tell Me Everything You Know About Seahorses!

halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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Ok Well I Was Thinking Of Setting Up A Seahorse Tank... I Would Use A 20 Gallon Tall... And Thats Pretty Muuch All I Have So Far
-what Other Fish Would Do Good With Them?
-do They Like To Be In Pairs?
-how Many Could I Keep In That Size Tank
-are They Hardy?
Thanks
Halo
 
alyssia

alyssia

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You can put two kudas in that size tank. That's what I have in mine. I would not put any fish in with them in a 20 gallon. Seahorses create a huge bioload and your water quality will not be good if you add anything else.
I personally think they are happier in pairs.
Wild caught ones are not hardy at all. Captive bred are easier. Make sure you get horses that are already eating frozen mysis.
 
halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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Originally Posted by alyssia
You can put two kudas in that size tank. That's what I have in mine. I would not put any fish in with them in a 20 gallon. Seahorses create a huge bioload and your water quality will not be good if you add anything else.
I personally think they are happier in pairs.
Wild caught ones are not hardy at all. Captive bred are easier. Make sure you get horses that are already eating frozen mysis.
ok well would they be ok in a tank with..... zebra eel, trigger, shark, and 5 tangs?no lol.... would they be oke... with 2 black saddlebacks....dwarf angel, and some other small fish?in a 54 corner bow or a 72 bow im thinking
and lets see some of ur pics!
 
alyssia

alyssia

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I at one time had my pygmy angel in with my seahorses and the angel kept stealing all their food. Some of the fish that are supposed to be safe with them are smaller clowns, firefish, chromis, and royal grammas. I'm sure their are more. It can also be hit or miss with any of these, it depends on the individual fish. Have you checked out seahorse dot org?
 
happyvac

happyvac

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Nope.
But most everybody on that site does, and there's a great wealth of info about their care.
Not trying to shuttle you off or anything, but they specialize in Seahorses.
 
alyssia

alyssia

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Originally Posted by HaLo_Frk03
ok well would they be ok in a tank with..... zebra eel, trigger, shark, and 5 tangs?no lol.... would they be oke... with 2 black saddlebacks....dwarf angel, and some other small fish?in a 54 corner bow or a 72 bow im thinking
and lets see some of ur pics!

Sorry I can't post pics. My camera is having issues right now.
 
alyssia

alyssia

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Originally Posted by HappyVac
I highly recommend seahorse.org for that sort of thing.

They have a whole list of what fish/inverts are considered compatiable with seahorses.
 
alyssia

alyssia

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Do you mean will the seahorses be okay community fish? If so, yes. Seahorses are VERY gentle and won't bother anything. But they are skittish and easily upset. They will get nervous around aggressive fish or fish that are very active or swim fast.
 
halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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Originally Posted by alyssia
They have a whole list of what fish/inverts are considered compatiable with seahorses.
i was looking but couldnt find it,,... can u post the exact link.... r u guys a member there? im registering now
 
alyssia

alyssia

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Originally Posted by HaLo_Frk03
i was looking but couldnt find it,,... can u post the exact link.... r u guys a member there? im registering now

I am a member there but I have a different user name. I will try to find the list.
 
alyssia

alyssia

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Okay, under discussion forum go to tank mates (you'll have to scroll down a bit) and at the top of the tank mates section their is a thread called seahorse tankmate suitability.
 
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