Sea Horses????

addboy · 02/22/2006, 08:49 PM

Can I do anything with Sea Horses in a 12 Gallon Tank???

Amphiprion · 02/22/2006, 08:51 PM

Well...yes, but a bit larger could definitely be easier. Maybe a 20 H or 30 H? I had mine in an eclipse for a good while, but water changes are absolutely necessary, as well as watching for uneaten food (which all gets difficult in these tanks). A "normal" aquarium will allow for more options, making your experience a bit easier.

addboy · 02/22/2006, 08:55 PM

Have you had a lot of successs with seahorses....I havee a 90 gal. as well that I am thinking about converting into a breeding tank for the great red and blue 12" emperor seahorses. What kind do you bread??

Drewcipher · 02/22/2006, 08:58 PM

If you want 12 inch seahorses, you need a tank that is at least 18 inches deep. Do some reading in the seahorse forum. You will learn that taller is better.

Amphiprion · 02/22/2006, 09:14 PM

The 90 sounds like a good plan--certainly better than the 12. I actually have hybrids--the OR mustang seahorses. I have them in a 20 as of now, though. Had them in the eclipse for 2 years, but it was a PITA. I have had pretty good success, but I have not dedicated myself (nor the room) for breeding them. Health and spawning activity is plenty for me. Generally, you want a tank that is 2-3 times the overall height of tallest seahorse. This helps in mating rituals and prevents frequent gaseous inflammation of the males' pouches (at least when infection is not involved). I suggest you read heavily into the seahorse specific diseases. It will definitely save you any headaches in the future.

Drewcipher · 02/22/2006, 09:15 PM

Ooops, I missed the 90 part in that post. Dopey me.

BigReefing · 02/22/2006, 09:20 PM

It depends on thier size. Some are small and can be raised i n a 10 gallon tank. I am going to be useing a 29 standard for breading purposes this summer. Its 19 inches deep. I would recomend this as the smallest size in my opinion for breading. However I think if you found some that dont get very big you would be ok in your 10, but they wouldn't be very happy.

02/22/2006, 08:49 PM	#1
addboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 51	Sea Horses???? Can I do anything with Sea Horses in a 12 Gallon Tank???

02/22/2006, 08:51 PM	#2
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Well...yes, but a bit larger could definitely be easier. Maybe a 20 H or 30 H? I had mine in an eclipse for a good while, but water changes are absolutely necessary, as well as watching for uneaten food (which all gets difficult in these tanks). A "normal" aquarium will allow for more options, making your experience a bit easier. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/22/2006, 08:58 PM	#4
Drewcipher Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bailey, CO Posts: 896	If you want 12 inch seahorses, you need a tank that is at least 18 inches deep. Do some reading in the seahorse forum. You will learn that taller is better. __________________ Drew I'm growing older but not up My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck Let those winds of time blow over my head I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead--Jimmy Buffett Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, Red Sea Max, setting up a 180

02/22/2006, 09:14 PM	#5
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	The 90 sounds like a good plan--certainly better than the 12. I actually have hybrids--the OR mustang seahorses. I have them in a 20 as of now, though. Had them in the eclipse for 2 years, but it was a PITA. I have had pretty good success, but I have not dedicated myself (nor the room) for breeding them. Health and spawning activity is plenty for me. Generally, you want a tank that is 2-3 times the overall height of tallest seahorse. This helps in mating rituals and prevents frequent gaseous inflammation of the males' pouches (at least when infection is not involved). I suggest you read heavily into the seahorse specific diseases. It will definitely save you any headaches in the future. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/22/2006, 09:15 PM	#6
Drewcipher Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bailey, CO Posts: 896	Ooops, I missed the 90 part in that post. Dopey me. __________________ Drew I'm growing older but not up My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck Let those winds of time blow over my head I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead--Jimmy Buffett Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, Red Sea Max, setting up a 180

02/22/2006, 08:55 PM	#3
addboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 51	Have you had a lot of successs with seahorses....I havee a 90 gal. as well that I am thinking about converting into a breeding tank for the great red and blue 12" emperor seahorses. What kind do you bread??

02/22/2006, 09:20 PM	#7
BigReefing Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 454	It depends on thier size. Some are small and can be raised i n a 10 gallon tank. I am going to be useing a 29 standard for breading purposes this summer. Its 19 inches deep. I would recomend this as the smallest size in my opinion for breading. However I think if you found some that dont get very big you would be ok in your 10, but they wouldn't be very happy.