I inherited a 90 gallon tank with a clownfish, tang, and foxface. Since then I added a snowflake ell, some hermit crabs and snails. Is it possible to add a seahorse(s) to the group? Any other strong suggestion ons new tank mates?
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Yes I was very surprised the tang was with the tank. I am not sure how long I will be able to have it.Noooooooo sorry can’t, sea horses are very delicate creatures, they require a steady tank, and less aggression! The 90 on its own would be ideal! Once your tang gets to too big and have to upgrade
Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?Have you done any research on seahorses? They require very clean tanks (as in fish poop, not talking about nitrate) and low temperatures (less than 74F), as they are very susceptible to bacterial infections. The bacteria feeds off of the “dirt” in your tank. I doubt those tankmates will work. Seahorses need to be fed frozen mysis twice a day as well.
The lower temp suggestion is partially for their comfort but also to manage bacterial loads.Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?
^^What he said! The bacteria that kills seahorses in our tanks multiplies much faster above 74F. The seahorses themselves are fine with high temps.Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?
Ok thanks. That makes total sense.^^What he said! The bacteria that kills seahorses in our tanks multiplies much faster above 74F. The seahorses themselves are fine with high temps.
My ponies came from Hawaii the tank is kept around 76 F.Is is true some of those searhorses that are bred in Hawaii don't require lower temps but around 78F would be fine?
Thanks for the info.My ponies came from Hawaii the tank is kept around 76 F.