runn3rb3an
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i have a 29 gallon biocube and have trying to set up my tank for seahorses. its looking good so far but i dont know what breed of seahorse i should choose. what would be a good seahorse to start with that isnt too expensive?
which seahorse?
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zeke92
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both the "good seahorse" and the "cheap seahorse" part are something you need to abandon right now..
i would study each species (reidi, kuda, erectus, etc.) and find out wich one would fit your tank and then find out wich one is right for you.
and all horses are gonna be very expensive..not much difference between the larger species when it comes to price.
i would study each species (reidi, kuda, erectus, etc.) and find out wich one would fit your tank and then find out wich one is right for you.
and all horses are gonna be very expensive..not much difference between the larger species when it comes to price.
runn3rb3an
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thanks. ive seen some sehorses at my lps for thirty dollars but i think they are not captive bred. is it better to start with those or would it be a good idea to just start with captive bred instead?
runn3rb3an
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I was also reading some previous threads of yours, teresaQ and i noticed you said somewhere that you werent a fan of using a 29g biocube for seahorses.
Why would the biocube not be good for seahorses and are there any modifications that can be made to better accommadate them? Thanks for all the help.
Why would the biocube not be good for seahorses and are there any modifications that can be made to better accommadate them? Thanks for all the help.
teresaq
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I think it has to do with flow and temps and its borderline on height. its such a closed system. Horses need good flow, some strong areas some gental, along with cooler temps. 77 degees at the most, the lower the better.
I have never had or seen the inside of a bio cube, could you post pictures.
A lot of time people ask about keeping them in 14 gals and that is way to small. lrg horses really need a tank 3x thier lengh.
T
I have never had or seen the inside of a bio cube, could you post pictures.
A lot of time people ask about keeping them in 14 gals and that is way to small. lrg horses really need a tank 3x thier lengh.
T
runn3rb3an
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here are some pictures i took. i couldnt figure out how to upload my pictures after about an 2 hours haha, so i just attached one from the web. the other picture is of the protein skimmer i have in it. right now i have about 10 hermit crabs a snail, some live rock, live sand and 2 damsels. i plan on adding about 5 more today. the tank has been running for about a month and i going to need to put some more hitching posts and corals and things in there though.
zeke92
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damsels are one of the things i think oyur not suposed to have with horses. the sole reason i believe is there eating..there very aggressive and VERY fast. seahorses are slow and lazy eaters and damsels may cause problems for the horses when trying to get foods. i would check the compatability list on here.
teresaq
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please dont house damsels with anytype of horse. they are way too agressive. also in a 29, I wouldnt have anything more then a pair of horses, and maybe a clown gobie or neon gobie. Horses are very messy
here is the compatability chart-please look it over
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/315559/seahorse-compatibility-chart
here is the compatability chart-please look it over
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/315559/seahorse-compatibility-chart
zeke92
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yeah i forgot to mention that..i would just get a pair of a smaller species (i don't mean dwarves, just not a huge one) and i would get two males or two females so there is no risk of having babies.
i would get a goby that lives on the gorund (if you get a goby) that will mess with the sand alot..this will keep copepods moving around and keep the sand aerated. (i think)
good luck and keep us posted
i would get a goby that lives on the gorund (if you get a goby) that will mess with the sand alot..this will keep copepods moving around and keep the sand aerated. (i think)
good luck and keep us posted
runn3rb3an
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haha thanks. i was just keeping the damsels in there to cycle the tank because there cheap and hardy and was planning on getting rid of them as soon as i got the horses. i was also looking into a circuating fan at http://www.**************.com/produc...id=15955&rel=1
do ineed this or will the biocube be enough?
do ineed this or will the biocube be enough?
teresaq
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I wouldnt use damsels to cycle. its hard on them and hard to catch when done. Just throw a raw shrimp in for a few days. Also if this is a new tank I wouldnt add any horses for 4 to 6 mo. let the tank mature. you could add a small goby after the cycle is done so you have something to watch and will help clean up excess food., along with what ever macros you want to add if any
You will have to play with the flow. I would try a nano, but since I am unsure of what the flow is like in a cube
You will have to play with the flow. I would try a nano, but since I am unsure of what the flow is like in a cube
runn3rb3an
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the biocubes current is strong. i was just worried about unequal current. how long should the corals i wuld put in go in before the seahorses?
runn3rb3an
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well i was thinking of adding either zoas, palys, sponge palyps, feather dusters or fans. i wasnt really too sure yet. do you have any suggestions?
runn3rb3an
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ok thanks. my tank can get up to 80 though in the summer. will this be too much of a problem, or can the horses get use to it? also, do you know what the salt levels in the tank should be and all the other chemical levels? right now my salt is halfway between .018 and .019.
runn3rb3an
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1.018 and 1.019*
runn3rb3an
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and how long do the corals go in before the horses. sorry