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Hi everyone. Over the next few days, I will be compiling some information that I've picked up about H. Erectus Seahorses.
TONS of information can be found in Seahorse.org's library.
Link here: seahorse.org - Library
Hopefully this will kick start some interest in our new section!
Here is what I can start with:
- Seahorses do NOT belong in reef tanks. There are many fish and coral that are compatible with them, but most are not. Docile fish such as Cardinals are an example of what is permissible to keep with Seahorses.
- H. Erectus Seahorses can reach a size of up to 8" in length. This being the case, I would recommend a minimum tank height of 18", and a tank with a water volume no less than 29g for a single pair. The rule of thumb is 1 Seahorse per 7g, but I personally think it should be 1 per 10g.
- It is a common misconception that Seahorses do not like flow, however that is not the case. Seahorses will often times play in the flow. As long as they have many places to rest, and the current isn't too strong there shouldn't be any issues.
- Seahorses love to hitch to things. So it is an absolute necessity to have many hitching posts available for them.
- H. Erectus Seahorses need to be fed at least two times daily.
- Temperature in your tank should not exceed 74 degrees fahrenheit. Higher temperatures will often result in your Seahorses contracting some sort of bacterial infection.
- Just as any other fish, Seahorses can be very finicky when it comes to changes in water quality. As you will be keeping your tank fed heavily, it is crucial that you maintain a weekly water changing routine. A highly powered skimmer is also very useful.
- Heaters should not be kept in the main tank. Seahorses will often try to use these as hitching posts and burn their tails.
- Mated pairs often have fry every two weeks. My largest male has his babies every 15-18 days on the dot. Broods can range in the hundreds for larger, older males.
-Most SOFT and Leather coral species are okay to keep with your Seahorses.
-SPS CAN be kept with Seahorses, however you run the risk of the Seahorses irritating the SPS too much, causing their polyps to retract making them unable to feed.
Common coral and fish that should NOT be kept with Seahorses:
Corals:
Elegance Coral
Torch Coral
Frogspawn
Hammer Coral
Long or Short Tentacle Plate
Bubble Corals
Tongue Coral
Elephant Ear Mushrooms
Fuzzy Mushrooms
Yellow Finger Gorgonians
Fish:
Anemones
Clams
Lobsters
Lionfish
Puffer Fish
Jellyfish
Damsels
Most Crabs
Urchins
Sea Apples
Cukes
Angels
Butterflys
Eels
Rabbitfish
Rays
Triggers
Tangs
Clowns (Some have had success keeping Osc. and Percs, but temperament varies from fish to fish).
Anthias
I will add more daily, and PLEASE feel free to correct me if I am off on any of this information! :angel:
And a BIG THANK YOU to Gar732 for getting us our own section!
TONS of information can be found in Seahorse.org's library.
Link here: seahorse.org - Library
Hopefully this will kick start some interest in our new section!
Here is what I can start with:
- Seahorses do NOT belong in reef tanks. There are many fish and coral that are compatible with them, but most are not. Docile fish such as Cardinals are an example of what is permissible to keep with Seahorses.
- H. Erectus Seahorses can reach a size of up to 8" in length. This being the case, I would recommend a minimum tank height of 18", and a tank with a water volume no less than 29g for a single pair. The rule of thumb is 1 Seahorse per 7g, but I personally think it should be 1 per 10g.
- It is a common misconception that Seahorses do not like flow, however that is not the case. Seahorses will often times play in the flow. As long as they have many places to rest, and the current isn't too strong there shouldn't be any issues.
- Seahorses love to hitch to things. So it is an absolute necessity to have many hitching posts available for them.
- H. Erectus Seahorses need to be fed at least two times daily.
- Temperature in your tank should not exceed 74 degrees fahrenheit. Higher temperatures will often result in your Seahorses contracting some sort of bacterial infection.
- Just as any other fish, Seahorses can be very finicky when it comes to changes in water quality. As you will be keeping your tank fed heavily, it is crucial that you maintain a weekly water changing routine. A highly powered skimmer is also very useful.
- Heaters should not be kept in the main tank. Seahorses will often try to use these as hitching posts and burn their tails.
- Mated pairs often have fry every two weeks. My largest male has his babies every 15-18 days on the dot. Broods can range in the hundreds for larger, older males.
-Most SOFT and Leather coral species are okay to keep with your Seahorses.
-SPS CAN be kept with Seahorses, however you run the risk of the Seahorses irritating the SPS too much, causing their polyps to retract making them unable to feed.
Common coral and fish that should NOT be kept with Seahorses:
Corals:
Elegance Coral
Torch Coral
Frogspawn
Hammer Coral
Long or Short Tentacle Plate
Bubble Corals
Tongue Coral
Elephant Ear Mushrooms
Fuzzy Mushrooms
Yellow Finger Gorgonians
Fish:
Anemones
Clams
Lobsters
Lionfish
Puffer Fish
Jellyfish
Damsels
Most Crabs
Urchins
Sea Apples
Cukes
Angels
Butterflys
Eels
Rabbitfish
Rays
Triggers
Tangs
Clowns (Some have had success keeping Osc. and Percs, but temperament varies from fish to fish).
Anthias
I will add more daily, and PLEASE feel free to correct me if I am off on any of this information! :angel:
And a BIG THANK YOU to Gar732 for getting us our own section!
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