+cyrus Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am curious what corals, fish and inverts can be housed in a sea horse tank? Im assuming all agressive corals are out, as well as nems? What about sps? I know you can have: Gobies Clowns Bangii Marine Betta I am considering converting my 240g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Here are some great links (I hope it's okay to post them) Corals: http://forum.seahorse.org/index.php?showtopic=17197&st=140 Tank Mates Guide: http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/tankmates/tankmates.shtml In general, seahorse.org has tons of info on this subject. Great to just poke around on! P.S. Clowns are actually not a good tank mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I forgot to mention, the deal with SPS is not so much whether they will sting or not, but more of different environmental needs. They generally need more flow, light, and temps way too high for seahorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Great info! I'll be sure to read up on all this, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Cyrus! ALMOST welcome to the Seahorse club! You can keep many corals, however SPS are out. NOT because they will harm the Seahorses, but the SEAHORSES will harm them! They will use them as hitches and rip the tissue right off of them! What I am doing is Chalices and Acans as well as some NPS in the near future. Fish, what you listed above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah, I'm not getting rid of the clown horde. Though they would be pissed if I took there homes lol perhaps I should just get my 40breeder up to par Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Actually this is my baby tank in my bedroom. You think this is good enough to start with brooks? This tank is normally crystal clear (cleaned the front for a quick pict), and the only thing that scrubbs it is macro. I took the filter out last week to clean it and and there was absolutely no build up! No skimmer on this one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 That's probably best, and hey, any reason to fix up a new tank, right? This way you can set it up specifically for the seahorses, and save yourself a lot of potential frustration, and unhappy clown fish or horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Well the baby tank is full of pods and has been established for a year. I use it for saltwater mollies. I would think it a better choice yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I think that would be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 good, now to russle up some horses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 You know what, seahorses, at least erectus that I know of, will sometimes eat baby mollies. I've heard of many people keeping them on hand for emergencies. You're already set to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 No shizy man? I have like 50 of them right now in various ages. Makes sense really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hey Cyrus...I received your PM and I am waiting for 4 members, separately, to pick up seahorses...I may have some left and will let you know if anything falls through...I also have a friend that is closing hers down and I will aquire hers...she has 8, but I do not know if I will get any or all...will let you know for sure shortly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks laura! I am wondering why long spine urchins are on the bad boy list? Is it cause the will eat all the macro or? I ask because the bangis pair with the urchins for protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet-tin Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Im thinking it has something to do with clumsy ponies around sharp objects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Im thinking it has something to do with clumsy ponies around sharp objects. This is exactly right! Their spines could puncture the males' pouches, poke eyes out, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Also, I'd think the average seahorse aquarium would be on the smallish size for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Size is not a problem lol. I do wonder about the inpalement theory though? Unlikely considering the level of grace urchins have around my reef. Their spines are virtual sensors. Brooks have you had it happen or not riskin it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Size is not a problem lol. I do wonder about the inpalement theory though? Unlikely considering the level of grace urchins have around my reef. Their spines are virtual sensors. Brooks have you had it happen or not riskin it? I haven't had it happen. I figured it better not to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry to keep sending you to another forum, but I got curious about your question and looked up some info on it. Here's the best discussion I could find dealing directly with long-spined urchins and seahorses as tank mates. http://forum.seahorse.org/index.php?showtopic=13114&hl=long+spined+urchin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 In my own experience, seahorses will sort of drift or swim all over every inch of the tank including wherever they can squeeze behind or under, and hitch to whatever they drift into. That being said I've had the unfortunate experience of having to stick a very sharp, tiny needle in a seahorse on a daily basis for a very long time, and their skin is *incredibly* difficult to penetrate. Incredibly. Especially the pouch. I never thought about the eyes. I wouldn't personally risk it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That being said I've had the unfortunate experience of having to stick a very sharp, tiny needle in a seahorse on a daily basis for a very long time, and their skin is *incredibly* difficult to penetrate. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That being said I've had the unfortunate experience of having to stick a very sharp, tiny needle in a seahorse on a daily basis for a very long time, and their skin is *incredibly* difficult to penetrate. Why? Most likely pouch emphysema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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