New Seahorse - Aquarium Advice

Black96WS6 · 03-04-2006, 11:56 PM

Hi gang,

I'm hoping someone can assist in identifying what species of seahorse I just purchased.

I signed up for SeaHorse.org, but I can't get to any of the forums. I haven't been validated by the admin yet, so that may be why.

Here is a pic:

I purchased him/her tonight from the LFS for $50. He/she (from now on I'll just say "him") is a captive bred specimen.

I knew enough to ask the store what they fed him, and they gave the right answer in "enriched frozen mysis shrimp". I also asked that they feed him for me so I could watch. All the seahorses in the tank (there were about 5) looked healthy, and they all readily snapped up the large frozen mysis shrimp.

So, I picked the smallest one, picked up a large frozen "platter" of mysis shrimp, and a bottle of GVH fish food soak (Garlic, Vitamins, HUFAs).

I placed him in my main tank, a 35 gallon tall hex aquarium. He's doing fine so far, I even saw him eat a copepod off the floor of the aquarium, reminded me of a grouper or lionfish, slow until close enough and then...WHAM! Sucked right up!

I read the care articles on seahorse.org, however I don't see a place where they said how often they should be fed. So if anyone knows what species I have, and how often they should be fed, let me know!

Thanks!

h8z2luze · 03-05-2006, 04:20 AM

Sorry I know nothing abot them but that is a really cool addition! I heard they are hard to care for and require special attention. But they are really awesome! Good luck!

Fluff · 03-05-2006, 09:00 AM

My guess would be H. Reidi.

GinaD · 03-05-2006, 09:10 AM

Fluff is right (again!). That's what I have.
Seahorse.org is your best source for seahorse info.

Black96WS6 · 03-05-2006, 09:47 AM

I took some more pics, it's either Reidi or Kuda, still not sure! I don't see a bunch of thin lines, just spots (I know it's impossible to tell in that photo) so it's definitely not Erectus.

I took some more shots, but because he's moving around this morning exploring his new territory, they all came out blurry. Here are the best three:

Still can't get to the Searhorse.org forums at all

GinaD · 03-05-2006, 10:02 AM

Maybe they're having trouble sending you an email. You have to go thru the email they send you to activate your account.

Black96WS6 · 03-05-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinaD

Maybe they're having trouble sending you an email. You have to go thru the email they send you to activate your account.

Hi Gina, yeah I did that and got a "Thank you black96ws6. Your registration has been successful. The administrator wishes to preview all new registered accounts before posting permissions are granted. The administrator has been notified of your registration."

I understand not being able to post, but not even being able to read any of the forums is not fun at all! I can't even see what others are talking about...

03-04-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
Black96WS6 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38	New Seahorse Hi gang, I'm hoping someone can assist in identifying what species of seahorse I just purchased. I signed up for SeaHorse.org, but I can't get to any of the forums. I haven't been validated by the admin yet, so that may be why. Here is a pic: I purchased him/her tonight from the LFS for $50. He/she (from now on I'll just say "him") is a captive bred specimen. I knew enough to ask the store what they fed him, and they gave the right answer in "enriched frozen mysis shrimp". I also asked that they feed him for me so I could watch. All the seahorses in the tank (there were about 5) looked healthy, and they all readily snapped up the large frozen mysis shrimp. So, I picked the smallest one, picked up a large frozen "platter" of mysis shrimp, and a bottle of GVH fish food soak (Garlic, Vitamins, HUFAs). I placed him in my main tank, a 35 gallon tall hex aquarium. He's doing fine so far, I even saw him eat a copepod off the floor of the aquarium, reminded me of a grouper or lionfish, slow until close enough and then...WHAM! Sucked right up! I read the care articles on seahorse.org, however I don't see a place where they said how often they should be fed. So if anyone knows what species I have, and how often they should be fed, let me know! Thanks!

03-05-2006, 04:20 AM	#2
h8z2luze Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 385 Images: 12	Sorry I know nothing abot them but that is a really cool addition! I heard they are hard to care for and require special attention. But they are really awesome! Good luck! __________________ Working on my 37G to be up soon i hope... The 50G Tank i used to have is in my gallery...

03-05-2006, 09:00 AM	#3
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,537 Images: 29	My guess would be H. Reidi. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

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03-05-2006, 09:10 AM	#4
GinaD Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 130 Images: 4	Fluff is right (again!). That's what I have. Seahorse.org is your best source for seahorse info.

03-05-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
Black96WS6 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38	I took some more pics, it's either Reidi or Kuda, still not sure! I don't see a bunch of thin lines, just spots (I know it's impossible to tell in that photo) so it's definitely not Erectus. I took some more shots, but because he's moving around this morning exploring his new territory, they all came out blurry. Here are the best three: Still can't get to the Searhorse.org forums at all

03-05-2006, 10:02 AM	#6
GinaD Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 130 Images: 4	Maybe they're having trouble sending you an email. You have to go thru the email they send you to activate your account.