dwarf seahorse

[dave168]

Hello,
I am think get some dwarf seahorse. Is it true they are eaiset to take care? are there any other consideration I need to know? Where can I get them that is tank raised?
Thank
Dave

 

[ReefNutPA]

Re: dwarf seahorse

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8883513#post8883513 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dave168
Hello,
I am think get some dwarf seahorse. Is it true they are eaiset to take care? are there any other consideration I need to know? Where can I get them that is tank raised?
Thank
Dave

Easiest to care for? Not by a long shot. They eat only LIVE foods. Newly hatched bbs, enriched 2 or 3 day old brine, copepods, etc.

Tank raised they can be purchased from Ocean Rider, Draco Marine or SeahorseSource. Only sources I'm aware of.

Do lots of research before you jump into dwarf seahorses. They are nothing like the larger seahorses in terms of tank conditions or care.

Best of luck.

Tom

 

[seas_inside]

Yep, they have very specific needs. Don't rush into anything.

Look at seahorse.org and their library. Also Alisa Abbott's book is a good read.

 

[dave168]

Thanks for all your reply. I got that info from "seahoreses, a complee pet owner's manual" by barrons's. So what is the most easiest seahorse to take care?

 

[seas_inside]

That book is useful with some information, but some/most of it is outdated. A good "beginners" seahorse would be most likely h. kuda.

 

[dave168]

Do you know the title of the book?
Thanks
Dave

 

[panmanmatt]

Alisa's book