which seahorse??????

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  1. jeth1979

    jeth1979 Flamingo Tongue

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    hey guys and girls.:) :) :) :) :) :)

    just a quick one here.

    im looking into getting a pair of seahorses and wondered what ones you lot think i should choose?? it will be my first time"no pun included" with these beautiful creatures.

    ive done almost all the research i can before i go for it, but wondered what ones are the best/hardiest overall. i was thinking of zulu"s, H. Capensis. as these seem to be the best overall. is that true? what would you guys say to that??

    i have a tank set up (around 70litres uk) and its been running with coral, hermits and a yellow jawfish for about 2 months now. is the size of the tank ok for a pair? gone through the cycles etc...

    any advise on this HUGELY appreciated as i really dont want to mess it up!!! many thanks for reading this or replying/advising....

    cheers, jeth;D
     
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  2. BMXCLAY

    BMXCLAY Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i did black seahorses and there very hardy ...alot of fun to ...i have mine witha chocalate chip star and a blue spotted watchman goby
     
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  3. BMXCLAY

    BMXCLAY Purple Spiny Lobster

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    erectus
     
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  4. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    +1 to erectus..hardy and widely available - for good reason. get CB it will save you so much loot...
     
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  5. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    I hate to inform you but that tank is a lot smaller than recommended for keeping seahorses.
    Recommended is 30g/110L for a pair with 15g more for each extra pair.
    Even if you have a sump and skimmer and refugium, you would have to still watch the system closely if you only keep Fuscus in it.
    Where did your information come from in your research on keeping seahorses?
    For better odds of success, it's also recommended to keep temperatures of the tank between 68° and 74°F because of the seahorse susceptibility to bacterial infestations.
    Corals would have to be able to handle the cooler temps, plus you need to make sure no stinging corals are present.
     
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  6. jeth1979

    jeth1979 Flamingo Tongue

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    thanks all

    thanks for advice all. i think i may well invest in a slightly bigger tank before i go ahead then, always an excuse to upgrade,lol. as ive said before,im open to all suggestions on this as ive not done it before.

    thanks all and i shall keep you all posted once i get them and all up and running;D
     
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  7. thepanfish

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    Ask RedGambit, he should know!
     
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