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06/20/2011, 07:18 PM
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ok so i got a few questions that i have not been able to find answers to. i am new to this hobby and have been learning as much as i can. i have a 50 gal tank that is quite tall so my goal is seahorse and or pipe fish. i am bout to start buying live rock and sand to start the process. my question is cam i use PermaGlo Aquarium Gravel along with live rock and sand and if so how would i go about that i would imagine i could not just cover the live rock with it.
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06/20/2011, 08:31 PM
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I already did Steve.
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06/20/2011, 08:36 PM
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06/20/2011, 08:54 PM
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I would just use sand
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06/20/2011, 09:07 PM
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Well I'd like to get the tank tO glow with a black light. If it's a bad idea I'll just make a back round the will glow
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06/21/2011, 12:39 AM
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The gravel will allow detritus to lay unoticed between the pebbles and you will get nitrate trouble, Sea horses are very sensitive creatures that won't thrive in anything except pristine water quality, so I would suggest you forget the gravel.
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06/21/2011, 10:23 AM
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I personally wouldn't use colored gravel in any saltwater tanks due to the chemicals that they use to get them that color and help retain it. Have you thought about using actinics instead of blacklights? To me the blacklights don't provide enough light to view with and they tend to get extremely hot and that heat will transfer to the tank. Most seahorse keepers recommend tank temps around 68*-74*. Do you also plan on keeping macroalgae?
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06/21/2011, 04:01 PM
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ok i will not use colored gravel. no i have not as thought about actinics but i will now lol the light set up is still the last piece i need as far as hard equipment gos. then its just the rock sand and salt. um i have not looked into macro algae. but i will check it, anything that will help maintain the ecosystem is something i am interested in. i dont mind daily maintenance but i would like it to have what it has in the wild
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06/21/2011, 04:24 PM
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Seahorses like macroalgae. I'm currently in the process of setting up a 30 gallon half moon and I'm putting different types in. On the plus, side for macros is also provides hiding places for the pods and they love to hunt for them. As for daily maitenance, it's not that bad. I do vacuum up what food they don't get too or the clean up crew misses. I test 3 days a week to keep an I eye on quality. Figure how much time it takes to do water tests saves a lot in emergency water changes.
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06/21/2011, 05:12 PM
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ok ill look into it and thanks for info. also theres a typ of live rock i red about but cant find it again that it says sea horses like cuz it has hitching post do you know the name of that? is there diffrent typs of macro algae if so what kind is recommended for the sea horses. and one more thing what fish, snail, or whatever is good for clean up crew
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06/21/2011, 05:49 PM
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Seahorses might not be the best choice for a first saltwater aquarium. Perhaps you might read here: Check this out.
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06/21/2011, 06:42 PM
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i understand that sea horses are difficult and saltwater tanks are also but i think i can handle it im not in a hurry and will take my time with it and make sure it is all well and good before i put any sea horses in it
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