Starting a Seahorse Tank

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  1. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ok! I will either get 6 or 10 idk yet! I don't want them to multiply too fast were I have no place to put the extras. I might have to start giving them away! As for Baby brine shrimp I bought the San Fran bay brand kit using a 2L bottle and small air pump. I will dump the eggs in then let them twirl around for probably a week. Then resetting it. Sound like a good idea?
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    not really, I like my little set up, runs pretty easy, IMO I hatch decapsulated brine shrimp daily and feed them in the morning and night, I bought 2 little led strips on ebay for $2 each and have them on timers to simulate sunrise and sunset

    that sucks

    sorry greg;) thought you were just into manly predators and not cute little poniesl;)
     
  4. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Can't wait to get this all setup! I'll add pics when I get my tank later this week.
     
  5. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What should I use as a hitching post for these little guys? Macro algae would be nice but its not neat looking and grows everywhere! What do you think?
     
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    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    What to use for hitching varies with the hobbyist. Some like more natural habitat for them, but I use fake hitching to lessen the changes of bringing in hydroids or pathogens that affect my dwarfs.
    Also, if I use macro, I need to light the tanks more and in summer that can push the heat above the 74° that I don't want to go above.
     
  7. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What do you use for a hitching post?
     
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    I absolutely love that setup Cosmo!
     
  12. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Are Kenya Trees ok to have in a seahorse tank? Will they go on it? On Ccritters.com I can either get 6 horses for 20 bucks, or 10 for 30. what would be better?