Wanting to buy Dwarf seahorses....

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alexmir

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I am wanting to buy some dwarf seahorses. I have done alot of research on these guys and already have a tank set up and cycled. I am wanting to buy captive bred horses, rather than wild caught, for many reasons. If they are eating mysis that would be perfect, but if they are already eating live brine thats fine. I live in houston tx. I am wanting to buy about 8 of them, I work for fedex, so i get a pretty good shipping discount.
I will be ready to buy them within the next week. I am looking forward to taking care of the little guys!!!
 
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alexmir

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Its a 5.5 gallon. Im looking for people who have had babies and are selling them. Anyone have any available ?????i was purchasing them from someone but their tank crashed
( im upset for the ponies that died, and that mine will have to wait).
 
teresaq

teresaq

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I dont know of anyone that has Dwarfs eating frozen. They only eat bbs. and pods
I wish they would, I would set up a tank for them. Only regular size horses eat frozen.
pm Rynka she is the dwarf expert
 
kholla12

kholla12

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2485645
I dont know of anyone that has Dwarfs eating frozen. They only eat bbs. and pods
I wish they would, I would set up a tank for them. Only regular size horses eat frozen.
pm Rynka she is the dwarf expert
Agree.
 
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alexmir

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I talked to a guy over the phone who feeds his frozen mysis, unless he was lying, trying to get me to buy from him......Thanks for the help, i guess ill finish setting up the bbs hatcheries
 
nybutterfly03

nybutterfly03

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Mine have never eaten frozen......they are SO small.......i have however seen them go after the smaller live brine I offer the pipefish but even then it is a challenge for them
How long has your tank been up and running?
 
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alexmir

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It has been running for about a week, it has 3/4 water from my 60 gallon that has been running for a year. And it has 1/4 RO water. I have checked the levels 2 times this week and are all at 0 and where they should be. I changed about half a gallon of the water yesterday.
Its a 5.5 gallon tank.
 
nybutterfly03

nybutterfly03

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I have my dwarves in a 10g and it is hard to keep the water clean, I do water changes every 3-4 days. please keep watch as it is a bit more difficult to keep good water quality in the smaller tanks (I started mine out in a 3g & had to do wc's almost every day)

what kind of filter are u using?
Oh and may I suggest an open ended air tube. I have mine slightly under a rock so the bubbles come from 3 directions and my ponies LOVE it!
And if u need some live plants for ur tank lmk and I can send u out a lil starter pack of plants
 
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alexmir

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I have a sponge filter, and also have a hang on filter for a 10 gal. I cant figure out how to work the sponge filter, so i may use the the hang on filter.
I plan on taking a little water out every two days, like half a gallon mabye, to keep it clean.
I have an extra air pump to have bubbles blowing constantly on one side.
 
nybutterfly03

nybutterfly03

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Good! Sounds like u r ready for ponies!!!!!

IMO if u can get the sponge filter going too, it wouldnt hurt to run that too. I am going to be adding one to tank soon too. It is hard to keep up with wc's every few days with a baby who never lets you put him down.
 
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alexmir

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I actually cant figure out how to work the spinge filter. i know it needs an airpump, but i dont see how its going to filter the water.
I am very excited about the horses!!!!!!! Theres one little hermit in the tank cruising around!
 
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alexmir

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I havent purchased them yet, i am going to use the site that you gave me, thanks by the way! I cant wait to get them
It should be next week, i am planning on getting 6 of them. Thank everyone for the advice, i will post pics the minute that i get the box!! haha
 
nybutterfly03

nybutterfly03

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Im waiting for my order from them.....is "should" ship Tuesday!!!

It got delayed a bit but Dana has kept in contact so Im not worried
I ordered some from another site as well and they arrived yesterday...EVERY male I got is preggers!!!! LOL
I will be setting up the fry tank today b/c i have NOT had luck leaving them in the same tank so my plan is to transfer the males prior to delivery so there is less stress on the fry...i also picked up some micro-food from my lfs so I hope it helps.
Good luck with ur new arrivals and I cant wait to see pics......I will be posting pics of my newbies soon....my baby turns one tomorrow and we have LOTS to do....like get batteries for my camera!!!!
 
zeke92

zeke92

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Originally Posted by caseysimp7
http:///forum/post/2484879
sounds great!!!!how big is your tank?i am thinking about getting one or two in my 20gal reef
dwarves or big ones!? dwarves are no no in a 20g especially a reef. bgi ones, you would be able to get one maby. but the suggested is 29g or more.
 
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