Brock Fluharty
New member
Hello all. Well, I am going to get right to the point. I have 2 male and 2 female H. capensis seahorses. The only male that is capable of accepting an egg transfer is in a hospital tank because of a tail infection. He should be out in about 12 days or so. Well, the girls are extremely..."wantful of relations" and are LOADED with eggs, and the male is courting with his reflection, so I figure I will have fry out the whazoo. I, unfortunately, will only be able to handle one batch at a time due to school, etc. If there is anyone here that has experience keeping/raising seahorses, and their babies, and can keep a tank (20 high or larger) lower than 70*F, and would be willing to take some babies, please post here, as I do not check my PM's that often, as Aleesa knows...
This is, of course, if they do have babies frequently. They may not, but I doubt that. H. capensis is a coldwater species of seahorse, and it was the first species of seahorse to be placed on the endangered species list. Adults require temps of 70*F or lower (preferably lower), but I believe that fry can tolerate room temperature. The fry are benthic. If you do not know what benthic means, you need not apply. They require live bbs less than 24 hours old twice a day, but if you really hope to raise these fellas', you should know that already.
Thanks,
Brock
This is, of course, if they do have babies frequently. They may not, but I doubt that. H. capensis is a coldwater species of seahorse, and it was the first species of seahorse to be placed on the endangered species list. Adults require temps of 70*F or lower (preferably lower), but I believe that fry can tolerate room temperature. The fry are benthic. If you do not know what benthic means, you need not apply. They require live bbs less than 24 hours old twice a day, but if you really hope to raise these fellas', you should know that already.
Thanks,
Brock
