I am preparing to spread my wings and venture into seahorses (mostly likely reidi or erectus). I do have a couple basic questions about set-up. First of all, I have a 55g (48x18x20) tank available and a 30g tall (24x12.5x 25). I know a taller tank is better but any opinoins for which would be better? either tank will have refugium and sump. another question is about flow and more important how the flow is dispensed. do they need spray bars through out the tank via a closed loop system or would a standard return be good with pwerheads? i have a eco vortech mp10 pump, but i wasn't sure if it could hurt the seahorses. and the last question is about lighting. I was thinking about doing sea grass with some macros and sponges. My concern with the seagrass is the high light they require. are seahorses bothered by the bright light or is "not so bright" macro tank better. thanks.
First seahorse tank ?s
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namxas
Things With Stings R Us!
Personally, I'd go with the 55 gal. The whole "SH require tall tanx" tends to get blown out of proportion sometimes, IMHO. SH will use every bit of lateral space they can get, and as long as the tank is close to 3x the projected height of the SH, there should be no issues. The height thing really comes into play with inexperienced pairs that need a bit of extra height to complete their coital spins (egg transfer).
Other considerations with tall tanx is having to get light to the bottom, having sufficient flow near the bottom, and being able to reach the bottom for routine cleaning.
As for PH's...I have to say, I hate them. They're ugly to look at, and SH have a habit of getting stuck in them and or/injured by them unless you put guards on them. CL's are the absolute best way to go, and are less trouble in the long run, IMHO.
HTH
Other considerations with tall tanx is having to get light to the bottom, having sufficient flow near the bottom, and being able to reach the bottom for routine cleaning.
As for PH's...I have to say, I hate them. They're ugly to look at, and SH have a habit of getting stuck in them and or/injured by them unless you put guards on them. CL's are the absolute best way to go, and are less trouble in the long run, IMHO.
HTH
TamiW
Seahorse Wrangler
I agree, go with the 55. I've seen fully grown reidi mate in a 10 gallon, so height isn't a big issue. Taller IS better, but only to a certain point.
As for the light, brightness isn't the issue, its heat. As long as you have a way of cooling the tank, you can go nuts. But metal halide is generally avoided because of the heat issue. With t5s and LEDs, its becoming much less of an issue.
As for the light, brightness isn't the issue, its heat. As long as you have a way of cooling the tank, you can go nuts. But metal halide is generally avoided because of the heat issue. With t5s and LEDs, its becoming much less of an issue.
mitsuklypse84
New member
the 30t would still make a sweet tank and since you already have it, it could def make for a nice display.
