Hamp Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I am thinking about adding a pair of erectus saehorses for my tank, and would like to hear other peoples thoughts on my tank. It is a 29g biocube with a chiller. I have slowly dropped the temp down to 74f, and it stays there no problem. I have around 50lbs of liverock, and since dosing zeo, my PO4 and Nitrates are undetectable. I am also running a Tunze 9002 in the middle chamber. I do have 2 acro colonies, and a small mini carpet. Its about the size of a quarter. I have my flow minimal, and everything seems happy. I do have lots of LPS, but nothing that seahorse.org doesnt recommend, except for those that I mentioned. I have a tailspot blenny in there, and would like to add a couple firefish and a clown goby. Maybe some sexy shrimp unless the the horses will eat them. I also want a clam at some point. Like a 3" maxima. Can anyone think of why I might not be successful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiq Reef Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I think you'll find the erectus killing sexy shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 There are stories of clams accidentally killilng seahorses that stumbled into them, crushing the seahorse when the clam's close reflex triggered. My bigger concern is how you make sure the horses get enough food with the other fish in the tank. Seahorses are sssssllllloooooooowwwwwwwww eaters... Toxiq might be onto something with the sexy shrimp since they're so small, but I've got two peps in with my two erectus, and I've never had any trouble between them. Sounds like the rest of your setup is in good shape, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I agree with Derry on the fish being able to out compete the ponies for the food. Another concern, which might not be valid, is the acros. Are they safe for seahorse to hitch on to? I guess they probably do not have strong enough stingers to penetrate the seahorse's skin, but just a curiosity on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 My understanding is that acros are too weak to hurt seahorses, but a little digging on seahorse.org should clear the question up definitively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 That's alot of rock, can u post a pic of your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 pm'd............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamp Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 I will try and get a pic up. Seahorse.org does not recommend acros in the tank. I dont think that I am going to get rid of them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Is the carpet not a threat? My mini-carpet is voracious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i would not recommend any nems with seahorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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