12 Gallon cube for seahorses??

[David4039]

My LFS has a 12 gallon cube sitting on their counter with 4 seahorses sitting in there. I know that it depends on the type of seahorse, but is that tank too small for that many seahorses? I know they aren't dwarfs.

I currently have a 75 gallon reef tank, but I am looking to downgrade to a smaller reef/SH tank. I have moved 3 times since I started my reef tank, and it is just too much for me to have to move again!

Also, What types of seahorses require a warmer temperature of water? I have been reading up on keeping seahorses, but I am just now getting a little bit serious about possibly starting a tank for them. Any comments are greatly appreciated.

David

 

[Fishfreak218]

12g. Nanocube or Aquapod.. isnt really suitable for seahorses.. of course it can be done.. i have seen it done.. but it isnt the best set-up.. the all in one tanks generally run way to hot... some warm water species though for say a 20H is
H. Kuda
H. Erectus
H. Reidi

also 4 SH's are a ton for that size tank.. especiall if it was a nanocube b.c. they actually hold about 9g. not 12g.

 

[pledosophy]

Reidi, kuda, erectus, babrouri, are all warm water species if you consider low to mid 70's warm water.

The mechanical and biological filtration in a 12g tank cannot supprot the bioload for 4 adult seahorses. It is oe thing if they're little juvies, but IME reidi can get to be over 10", same with erectus. That would be 40" of fish in a 12g tank. Not the best scenario.

If you want to get seahorses why not try a 29g with some T5 or PC lights. That will be able to keep a good temp, might need a fan, and make a happy home for the seahorses while giving you some extra room for those seahorse safe, non stinging corals. JMO

 

[ash4039]

Thanks for the replies. The seahorses that are in there now are juviniles. I knew that tank had to be too small.

I am really considering setting up a seahorse tank. So, a 29 gallon is a good size to go with then? Is there anyone that would be willing to send me a picture of their setup and list the equipment used? I plan to buy the base equipment (Tank, stand, filtration, etc.) over the next month or so. Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Again,

David

 

[hmott]

I kept 4 adult erectus in a 20xh for over a year and half. Nice tall tank with the footprint of a 10gallon. Makes it really easy to add a 10g sump/refuge under it also.