a seahorse tank - Aquarium Advice

penguinsix · 10-11-2004, 09:13 PM

well i got excited to see that i could use my little one gallon tank for a dwarf seahorse. i was thinking about 2# of live rock and about 2-3 # of live sand. the tank has a cover that will alow up to a 15 watt bulb, what kind should i use if i don't use the florescent one it has? what should i use for water circulation if any? is there a small enough heater for it? and what about the baby brine shrimp, how should i rase them? is this tank even big enough? what critters if any should i put in there?

thanks.

Atari · 10-11-2004, 10:08 PM

I would have to say no to it being big enough.. but I'm no expert on seahorses so..

penguinsix · 10-11-2004, 10:09 PM

whell here it says frome 1-5 gallons http://oceanrider.com/seahorsesdetail.asp?Variety_ID=7

Atari · 10-11-2004, 10:23 PM

It sounds like a very difficult project but pretty cool too.. I think you will have a greater chance of success with a larger tank, plus I just feel it's cruel to keep them in such a small space.

RogerMcAllen · 10-11-2004, 10:24 PM

Keeping 1 gallon of salt water stable will be really hard.

equinecpa · 10-11-2004, 10:25 PM

Read everything you ever wanted to know about caring for dwarf seahorses at http://www.seahorse.org

You have to be careful about live rock and sand - could introduce hydroids which pack a deadly sting for the dwarfts. Keeping good water parameters in a 1 gallon might also be difficult, most people go with a 2.5-5 gallon.

Azoo palm filter is highly recommended for small seahorse tanks.

Brine shrimp are pretty easy - do a search on the above mentioned link and you'll find out more than you ever wanted to know!

I am presently cycling a 5 gallon for dwarfs. I can hardly wait!

Carolyn

penguinsix · 10-11-2004, 10:27 PM

i know it will be really challenging, that will be half the fun. here is another site i read on it - http://www.seahorse.org/library/arti...fKeeping.shtml

SoylentGrundy · 10-12-2004, 12:31 AM

If you can make it work...put up some pics for us when it's ready...should be interesting to see...sounds like a heck of a challenge

indy · 10-12-2004, 09:01 AM

I wouldn't call it cruel to keep them in a small tank. From what I've read seahorses are darn near immobile, so swimming room is not much of an issue. For the dwarves, small tanks are generally recommended so you can localize their feedings as they won't swim after food. Stability is another issue.

Atari · 10-12-2004, 10:27 AM

I don't think mobility has anything to do with it.. just because someones paralyzed doesn't mean they are happy to stay in a small room all the time. To me such a small tank makes them more of an ornament than a pet.