a seahorse tank - Aquarium Advice

penguinsix · 10-11-2004, 08:13 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, 09:08 PM

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

penguinsix · 10-11-2004, 09:09 PM

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

Atari · 10-11-2004, 09:23 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, 09:24 PM

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

equinecpa · 10-11-2004, 09:25 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, 09:27 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 · 10-11-2004, 11:31 PM

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, 08:01 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, 09:27 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.

10-11-2004, 08:13 PM	#1
penguinsix Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 70	a seahorse tank 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.

10-11-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
Atari Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,157 Images: 10	I would have to say no to it being big enough.. but I'm no expert on seahorses so.. __________________ My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. - Rodney Dangerfield. Click HERE to vote for Aquarium Advice!

10-11-2004, 09:09 PM	#3
penguinsix Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 70	whell here it says frome 1-5 gallons http://oceanrider.com/seahorsesdetail.asp?Variety_ID=7 __________________ Tanks: 2.5 gallon nano -3lb of [acronym:22e54134ce="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:22e54134ce], 3 LBS of [acronym:22e54134ce="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:22e54134ce] and some Caulerpa prolifera and a trumpet coral and some xenia. 29 gallon - getting ready to cycle.

10-11-2004, 09:23 PM	#4
Atari Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,157 Images: 10	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. __________________ My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. - Rodney Dangerfield. Click HERE to vote for Aquarium Advice!

10-11-2004, 09:24 PM	#5
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,330 Images: 16	Keeping 1 gallon of salt water stable will be really hard. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

10-11-2004, 09:25 PM	#6
equinecpa Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gainesville, TX, USA Posts: 81	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

10-11-2004, 09:27 PM	#7
penguinsix Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 70	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 __________________ Tanks: 2.5 gallon nano -3lb of [acronym:22e54134ce="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:22e54134ce], 3 LBS of [acronym:22e54134ce="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:22e54134ce] and some Caulerpa prolifera and a trumpet coral and some xenia. 29 gallon - getting ready to cycle.

10-11-2004, 11:31 PM	#8
SoylentGrundy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 229 Images: 6	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 __________________ Don't dream it, be it.

10-12-2004, 08:01 AM	#9
indy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Omicron Persia 8 Posts: 677 Images: 1	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. __________________ 112g main with 29g sump w/sqwd 150+lbs [acronym:aa165e6962="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:aa165e6962] 6"[acronym:aa165e6962="Deep Sand Bed"]dsb[/acronym:aa165e6962] PRIZM skimmer hehehehe Clarkii clown x 1 chromis x4 green BTA Big tank O'death

10-12-2004, 09:27 AM	#10
Atari Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,157 Images: 10	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. __________________ My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. - Rodney Dangerfield. Click HERE to vote for Aquarium Advice!

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