Seahorse in a 10g

[swjunkie]

My daughter wants a seahorse but I am not gonna be able to keep it in my tank would I be able to keep one in a 10g?
Melissa

 

[Joester2k3]

Depending on the type of seahorse id say at a minimum 30gal aquarium. Also u are going to have to purchase alot of equipment as well as cycle the tank before you are even ready to purchase the sea horse. Also from what i have read they can be difficult to care for but anything can be
HTH

 

[swjunkie]

I have seen a few 10g owners on here what can you keep in one?

 

[Joester2k3]

I have heard of guys having a clown or other small fish in them. The thing with saltwater fish is alot are teritorial so in a small tank u should probably only have 1 or 2. But i really am not sure at all im not that good yet i cant even get my sand to stop flaring up grrrr lol

 

[swjunkie]

I read that post LOL (not at you with you) We have to have a sense of humor in this hobby. I have read on one of the other posts that someone had put the sand in a zip lock bag with a hole in the corner of the bag. They said they had less of a sand storm that way.
Melissa

 

[Joester2k3]

Well that might work never thought to tried it. Just got a reply on another forum stating i need LR and that should settle it down i sure hope soo. But as for what u can put in a ten gallon check out www.liveaquaria.com and check out the marin fish it will tell you the size of the recommended tank

 

[swjunkie]

Thanx I will. good luck!

 

[Joester2k3]

Same to you i hope more reply

 

[Hara]

people that are newcomers to the hobby really shouldnt consider seahorses. They are incredibly difficult to maintain. In a tank that small you will constantly have water quality issues because seahorses need to be fed often. Those are just a couple of the reasons but the list goes on and on. Please think long and hard on this before doing it.