question about compatible corals for seahorses

ianglish · 10/04/2010, 05:06 PM

what corals can you do with seahorses? i know there isnt a whole lot that are compatible together because most lps and sps will bother them/sting them. i know most leathers are ok with them, but i am just trying to make sure that i am taking as much caution as possible with this. I really like all the ORA stuff and i came across this neon green sinularia..

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...81&pcatid=1281

it says that its semi-aggressive, so does this mean it could sting other corals or anything that come in contact with it? Ive been told different things from all different people about what corals could or cant be in a seahorses tank.

Also, are ricordia florida compatible or no?

ginger7286 · 10/11/2010, 08:30 AM

Personally, IMHO I'd keep the seahorses by themselves in their own tank with some strands of "kelp" like structures so they can tether themselves. Since they are so fragile and usually need cooler water temps corals and the like probably won't do well in the same tank. Then you'll end up trying to make the tank more comfortable for one species than the other and one of them will lose.

Ann Marie · 10/11/2010, 08:44 AM

I have some sinularia in my seahorse tank (different species but same genus) and the seahorses are fine with it. If anything your coral may become irritated if your seahorses hitch to it.

AquariumBiology · 10/11/2010, 11:40 PM

most softies are too weak stingers to cause problems for seahorses. however, i like hicksonella gorgonians best. they do better than almost any other gorgonian, especially in low feeding conditions (i.e. little zooplankton). i also like to give them lots of dead acropora branches. ask around to see if any of your fellow hobbyists have any old failures. most of us do.

10/04/2010, 05:06 PM	#1
ianglish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 18	question about compatible corals for seahorses what corals can you do with seahorses? i know there isnt a whole lot that are compatible together because most lps and sps will bother them/sting them. i know most leathers are ok with them, but i am just trying to make sure that i am taking as much caution as possible with this. I really like all the ORA stuff and i came across this neon green sinularia.. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...81&pcatid=1281 it says that its semi-aggressive, so does this mean it could sting other corals or anything that come in contact with it? Ive been told different things from all different people about what corals could or cant be in a seahorses tank. Also, are ricordia florida compatible or no?

10/11/2010, 08:30 AM	#2
ginger7286 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 728	Personally, IMHO I'd keep the seahorses by themselves in their own tank with some strands of "kelp" like structures so they can tether themselves. Since they are so fragile and usually need cooler water temps corals and the like probably won't do well in the same tank. Then you'll end up trying to make the tank more comfortable for one species than the other and one of them will lose. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting "Holy crap...what a ride!" Current Tank Info: 125 Reef Tank, Precision Marine equipment with a live rock/sand filtration. 30G. Nano with 2 percs and a beautiful little Flaming Prawn Goby.

10/11/2010, 08:44 AM	#3
Ann Marie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 297	I have some sinularia in my seahorse tank (different species but same genus) and the seahorses are fine with it. If anything your coral may become irritated if your seahorses hitch to it. __________________ 60g mixed reef, 55g H. erectus (seahorse tank), 25g A. straitus (striated angler tank)

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10/11/2010, 11:40 PM	#4
AquariumBiology Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 27	most softies are too weak stingers to cause problems for seahorses. however, i like hicksonella gorgonians best. they do better than almost any other gorgonian, especially in low feeding conditions (i.e. little zooplankton). i also like to give them lots of dead acropora branches. ask around to see if any of your fellow hobbyists have any old failures. most of us do.