dwarfs in a 10g

[sean-820]

how many could i fit?
do they breed easily or only when stimulated?

They would be in a species only tank excetp for mayby some cleanup crew. What would a good cleanupcrew be for them?

Filtration is an ac 30 but i could take it off and add a sponge filter or could i just add a sponge over the intake?

I would use probably that sw plant that is used in sump filters. What is it called? Ive seen on acouple sites to use it.

Would a 28w PC lighting (coraline) 20" fixture be adequent on the 10 gal to keep it flourishing?

What else would i need?

What about heating? I have a stealth heater but could they get burned? would a guard help or no?

pics of your setup are appeciated

 

[wilawalo]

I would say start with 10 they breed easily and you could keep some of the babies.
Cleanup crew snails (not nass.)
I have been told to use the sponge filters like the ones for fry tanks
Cheato I think is the macro you are talking about, but you could use other macros that would allow them to hitch
Yes your lights seems fine
Baby Brine hatching at least 2 times a day, in a ten gallon you will have to add a pretty dense culture everyday to feed them enough.
NO HEATING. Seahorses like cooler water if you keep your house around 72 then they will be fine

 

[smitty06]

The temperature can be higher with seahorses. I have kept mine at 77. That allowed me to add mushrooms and gorgonians to the tank. You can use different types of macros that they will hitch onto. Definately want a sponge filter. If you try to run a cube or any other filter as is it will suck the horses in. Snails only for clean up. FEED ATLEAST TWICE A DAY!! Mine will eat 3-4 times a day in small amounts

 

[khopins]

I am confused how many in a ten gallon tank, could you put any in a 5 gallon tank if so how many.
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[SSpiro]

I've seen people use cleaner shrimp.. is this not a good idea?

 

[ann83]

Cleaner shrimp could eat your dwarf seahorses (fry for sure) and would definately out compete them for food. Not a good idea.