average lifespan

[ste6168]

I heard an LFS employee telling another customer today that he did not think a seahorse is a good choice because they have a short lifespan. I knew the other customer and i know that she has a 90g reef and now a 30g dedicated seahorse tank. He said to her that the average lifespan of a seahorse is 8 to 10 months. Is this true? Just wondering if the LFS employee again does not know what they are talking about or a true statement.

Thanks, Mike

 

[hawkfish21]

That is 100% false.

 

[DanU]

If you are talking about wild caught seahorses and improper care, that would probably be correct. If you are talking about true "aquacultured" captive bred seahorses in a proper setup, you should probably expect anywhere from 4 to 7 years depending upon the species.

Dan

 

[ste6168]

thanks guys, i figured that probably wasnt true, but just wanted to make sure...

Mike

 

[pledosophy]

I have a WC who I have kept for 5 years. He was full grown on purchase so no real way to know how old he is right now.

He is a reidi.

I was ignorant at the time of purchase so really attribute much of my initial succsess to luck and karma.