Benzzz's daughters 11g Seahorse Tank

[aquawolf]

That looks like very good work on your part. I think you are enjoying it just as much as they are going to.

[benzzz]

Originally Posted by YLChik

who huh what... sorry Island time and all that...

Seems that Pledosophy has beaten me to what I would have said, but he said it better

I would highly encourage you to really read up and research these amazing animals before trying to keep them. It can be done quiet successfully, but as with all exotic pets, it takes some planning and forethought.

Side note I can't seem to turn my underlining off, sorry.

Thanks we are doing just that....reading.....

[pledosophy]

You need to add more hitches. A seahorse tail is prehensile. Like monkey's. They like to wrap it around stuff and chill there. They are not free swimming. In that tank there is not much to hitch too. IME the best seahorse tanks have hitches every couple of inches or so.

On the seahorse.com comment, before anyone does business with them google there name, and there other business name, Oceanrider, for other consumer reports. Maybe try a few reef sites and see what you come up with.

"Pixies" (zoastrea), and Zulu's (ca*****is) will not work in your system. Erectus would be pushing it as well. You really need to look for fuscus, or tubers for a tank that small. You might be able to get away with barbouri as they are usually not as active IME. Mustangs (erectus) would go crazy in that tank. It's just to small.

[benzzz]

Ok you say hitches.....what are hitches?
Not to sound dumb......ok a little perhaps

you mean, like branches of sort like dead fans or something.
Man I wish I knew this tank would be too small

[YLChik]

Originally Posted by benzzz

Ok you say hitches.....what are hitches?
Not to sound dumb......ok a little perhaps

you mean, like branches of sort like dead fans or something.
Man I wish I knew this tank would be too small

You have the idea. Anything small enough that the pony can wrap it's tail around. Real or plastic. Macro algae, gorgonians, and plastic plants are commonly used items in a pony tank.

How is the reading going?

I am not familiar with the horses that were mentioned, do you know if you can get a hold of them where you are?

[YLChik]

I forgot to mention...
the only dumb question is the one not asked

[benzzz]

Thanks Amy.
There is a wide variety of horses available my guy says. Just name it I will get it for you. I just dont know enough about the small ones to name it lol.

Reading is going good.
Yes I saw some pics of ppls tanks online and seen some ppl use plastic plants...girls would like the natural look so we are on the hunt for some hitches.

Thanks for everyones input and the girls say thanks too.
Figured I would post a pic of them as this is their thread!

[benzzz]

dads little helpers!''

[YLChik]

bless their hearts! Adorable young ladies you have there!

Since you mention the willingness of your local fish guy to please you I would strongly recommend you read up on wild caught vs tank breed horses and the pros and cons to each.

I bet those young ladies of yours can join you in those google searches

feel free to look at my seahorse tank thread in my sig so see my woes, and learning curve!

[benzzz]

Will do Amy thanks!

[pledosophy]

If your guy can get anything look for aquacultured fuscus from ORA or Seahorse Source.

I like to use macro algaes like prolifera, taxifloria, sargassum, red grape, and dragon's tongue for hitches. I have used plastic chain in QT and hospital tanks. I also use a good amount of tonga branch rock in my system. I have a couple pieces of large dead acro skeletons which have been with me for so long they look like branch rock now.

HTH

On the learning curve I am happy to help where I can. Been doing this for a minute now. Just let me know what ya need.

Your girls are adorable. Nice to see they actually like each other enough to hug.

[benzzz]

Lol I think the hug was for the picture...lol

I will look into that type of horse you mentioned. Tonga branch is so hard to come by in my area have been trying to track some down on a local buy and sell marine website.
We got this red colored algae (in picture) and also this green plant (in picture) not sure what it is though. We are on the hunt for more things.

We have a ton of softies big and small. mushrooms ,rics ,hairy, these are fine to add to the tank?
I was reading that lps SPS and anything that may sting is a no no.....

Thanks for the info!

[benzzz]

we are on the hunt for tonga branch but is hard to find in my area.

I did some research on the fuscus and they are nice.

I also looked at Reidi seahorses too pic attached. do these get too big?

Will keep posting as we learn more

Thanks for all the input and help!

[benzzz]

how big does this guy get will this be good for them?

[YLChik]

Originally Posted by benzzz

Lol I think the hug was for the picture...lol

I will look into that type of horse you mentioned. Tonga branch is so hard to come by in my area have been trying to track some down on a local buy and sell marine website.
We got this red colored algae (in picture) and also this green plant (in picture) not sure what it is though. We are on the hunt for more things.

We have a ton of softies big and small. mushrooms ,rics ,hairy, these are fine to add to the tank?
I was reading that lps SPS and anything that may sting is a no no.....

Thanks for the info!

Anything that may sting, or can move faster than your ponies towards food is a no no.

In general I would say softies are not an issue, but as I mentioned I am not familiar with the smaller ponies so you just want to make sure the mushroom isn't big enough to engulf the horse. I have heard of some of those really large mushrooms grabbing fish, but in general they are fine just stay away from the HUGE ones.

Reidi get way to big for an 11 gallon tank.

GREAT questions!!!!