Caring for Dwarf Seahorses

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    ..of course I was able to find cactus( or "fern") calupera on Reef Cleaners. :) I think they are $5 for each plant (5" tall)?
     
    Seano Hermano, Mar 20, 2011
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  2. thepanfish

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    Fern Caulerpa is not strong enough to support a seahorse, the stalks are tiny and flimsy.
    Try turtle grass
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

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    I don't see turtle grass on RC. What about Graciliaria?
     
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    were talking a seahorse that maxes out a little over an inch tall. cactus caulerpa is more than enough to hold one. however larger seahorses it is not.
     
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  5. thepanfish

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    I was talking about fern caulerpa, not cactus. Try oargrass...
     
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  6. bvb-etf-luva

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    fern caulerpa and cactus are virtually identical. fern can hold a dwarf as well.
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

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  10. Seano Hermano

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    Can or can't "fern" hold a dwarf seahorse? I can't seem to find cactus calupera for sale anywhere.

    It would be helpful if you are making an argument for cactus calupera, that you show a place that will sell it to me, so I can actually use it in my tank.
     
    Seano Hermano, Mar 20, 2011
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