Brooks Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi everyone! Well, I am wanting to get a really good estimate of who, here locally, will be wanting my captive bred H. Erectus seahorses when they are of age (around two more months). This might be a tad early to begin, however I'd really just like to get the list going. When the fry are ready to be sold, they: - Will be completely weaned onto frozen mysis. - Be at LEAST 3.5". - Unsexed. They begin to develop their sexes at 4-6 months. Sexual maturity (when they begin to breed) varies. Many have reported births anywhere from 4 months of age to 8 months of age. - Colors will vary from yellow, brown, black, red, and even orange. Patterns will also differ. I will NOT sell based on color, as they have the ability to change their color based on food, water quality, and their tank environment. What YOU as the buyer need to know: - Seahorses do NOT belong in reef tanks. There are many fish that are compatible with them, but most are not. Docile fish such as Cardinals are an example of what is permissible to keep with Seahorses. - H. Erectus Seahorses can reach a size of up to 8" in length. This being the case, they will need a minimum tank height of 18", and a tank with a water volume no less than 20g for a single pair. The technical rule of thumb is 1 Seahorse per 7g, but I personally think it should be 1 per 10g. - It is a common misconception that Seahorses do not like flow, however that is not the case. Seahorses will often times play in the flow. As long as they have many places to rest, and the current isn't too strong there shouldn't be any issues. - Seahorses love to hitch to things. So it is an absolute necessity to have many hitching posts available for them. - H. Erectus Seahorses need to be fed at least two times daily. - Temperature in your tank should not exceed 74 degrees fahrenheit. Higher temperatures will often result in your Seahorses contracting some sort of bacterial infection. - Just as any other fish, Seahorses can be very finicky when it comes to changes in water quality. As you will be keeping your tank fed heavily, it is crucial that you maintain a weekly water changing routine. A highly powered skimmer is also very useful. - Heaters should not be kept in the main tank. Seahorses will often try to use these as hitching posts and burn their tails. - Mated pairs often have fry every two weeks. My largest male has his babies every 15-18 days on the dot. If you are unable to take care of the fry, myself, and other breeders that I can refer you to will gladly take them off of your hands. Flushing them down the toilet is not an acceptable way to dispose of them. There is ALWAYS someone who can give them a chance at life. Any other questions, feel free to ask me and I will do my best to answer them. * I WILL reserve the right to refuse a sale to anyone I think will put them in poor conditions. It will NOT be a personal decision, I simply want these Seahorses being housed in the best conditions available for them. This is completely at my discretion. * As far as pricing goes, they will be $50 each. They retail anywhere from $70-$90, and are often not captive bred. Pictures will come close to the sale date, which as I stated earlier, will be in approximately two months. If you are interested, please let me know and I will begin to make a list. -Brooks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Brooks! Again congrats on the babies!!! I am definately interested in them.. I have a 58gal that has been running for serveal months the only things in there is a pair of mandies and a yellow watchman... only missing sand but will be getting it soon due to finding just what I am looking for!! but will have before the ponies are ever purchased. (hints the ponyless tank) cant wait to see pictures!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Brooks! Again congrats on the babies!!! I am definately interested in them.. I have a 58gal that has been running for serveal months the only things in there is a pair of mandies and a yellow watchman... only missing sand but will be getting it soon due to finding just what I am looking for!! but will have before the ponies are ever purchased. (hints the ponyless tank) cant wait to see pictures!!!! Awesome! Just let me know a rough estimate of how many you're wanting to pick up whenever you figure it all out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 So far I've got 10 that people have claimed. Many, many more available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 "Proud breeder of Seahorses!" you have done ME proud...*sniff-sniff*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 "Proud breeder of Seahorses!" you have done ME proud...*sniff-sniff*... Wooh! Thanks, Laura! You still need to come check out the build sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 "Proud breeder of Seahorses!" you have done ME proud...*sniff-sniff*... Wooh! Thanks, Laura! You still need to come check out the build sometime! I sure will....I think you should extend your success story to the media and/or school districts. You could be a SUPA star!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Document and journal Everything, then you can write a paper on seahorse husbandry and breeding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 "Proud breeder of Seahorses!" you have done ME proud...*sniff-sniff*... Wooh! Thanks, Laura! You still need to come check out the build sometime! I sure will....I think you should extend your success story to the media and/or school districts. You could be a SUPA star!!... I think I might... maybe not the media, but I might let my school in on it, lol. Document and journal Everything, then you can write a paper on seahorse husbandry and breeding I am trying to document every step. However, I tend to forget to update things at times. I will eventually write a paper on it, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Bumpidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 BUMP! A few more weeks and these little tikes are going to be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BioCube78 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Do you have any pictures of them? I have a flame angel, 2 clown fish and a damsel, do you think a seahorse would make it in my tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I do not. Pictures will come when they are of age. That is not a very safe enviornment for the Seahorses. Flame angels and damsels are especially nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hi all. Just checking some interest on this. So, tell me what you think! I've got about 20 babies left, all of which are 1.5-2.5". Ideally, the selling point is 3"-4", however I will be offering up 10 babies for sale at this point. They wouldn't be ready to put in a large tank with an overflow, however I know many people have HOB filters, and the little guys would do perfectly in there. I've not lost any of my babies in quite a while. Although they are smaller, they are completely healthy and hardy. They were born in February, so they are a little over 4 months old. These guys are 100% weaned onto frozen mysis shrimp, and they are extremely hardy. Let me know if anyone is interested. You could watch your little guys go from juvies to adults. I'll be selling them for $30 each. (Adults are $55). Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have a 4" erectus already from aquadome. He's done very well but id like to get him a friend. Should I wait and get one once they are a little closer to his size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Two more up for grabs! Thanks to all who have stopped by so far! I can't wait to see pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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