Clams and Seahorses?

[Klownfish]

I have a 75g tank, set up for 7+ years. I have a few softies and several large clams, and gorgonians...

Can I keep Erectus seahorses and clams together? I have a 12+" Derasa, and( 3) 4-5" maxima's.

Do seahorses eat clams? Will the clams kill the seahorses by closing on them, if the slow seahorses swim on the clams?

I lost many fish and coral due to a hospitalization, and I'm considering a different direction with my tank, provided I make changes necessary for seahorses. Slower flow, lower tamp, etc...

Do I need to sell my large beautiful clams before I consider Erectus seahorses?


-Thanks in advance!

 

[Peka]

I'm sorry to have to say this but yes, clams are not tankmates for seahorses. Their tails will trail across the clam shell and get caught in one. I would not take the chance. It is nice to see that you are thinking ahead before getting the horses.

 

[Klownfish]

Ugh, thanks for the honesty, Peka...



Tough choice, but I think I want to keep my clams.

 

[Peka]

Or get another tank