Good resources for newbies looking for info?

[Raibaru]

Hey guys,
I currently have a 36g tank that I've had up and running for about 8 months now and is doing fairly well and I'm thinking about starting a second, smaller tank up over the summer with the intention of getting inhabitants in the tank by August just before next semester of school starts up.

I'm just now starting to look into Sea Horses and just trying to find out the basics like tank restrictions, the various species available and the like. I've seen a lot of that kind of information in random threads here but I'm curious if there is a better resource with that kind of information available?

Anyone recommend some good books or online resources? Only one I've found is here and seahorse.org but can't ever do to much research before hand.

Currently I'm looking at about a 20g tall as probably being the max for the tank given the location. Is this even enough for most sea horses?

Thanks guys and look forward to hearing from you guys.

 

[pledosophy]

You have a problem with the info here? you don't think we're credible?

Minimuim tank size I would do would be a 29g tall.

Temp needs to be 74 or below for all tropical species, 65F or below for temperate.

There are many species available, best option is to buy for a reputable aquaculture facility like seahorsesource.om TR and TB seahorses are often maricultured and there time in the ocean in such close quarters with other seahorses leaves them infested with parasites and bacteria's.

Flow needs to be lower and more broken up then a reef tank. Aim for 5x an hour but if you want to go higher I suggest spraybars.

PE and Hikari mysis are the food of choice, I prefer PE because of the consistancy and the lower fat content as well as the higher protein content.

Typical filtration types work but focous some time and energy on nitrate removal as it plagues most horse tanks.

HTH

 

[Raibaru]

Oh not at all, I've come to respect and treasure the advice I get on these forums. They haven't steared me wrong yet! Unfortunetly, I've found it's far more difficult to get general information and I'm better off doing some initial research and then coming back here for the specifics and such.

Figured since all I know about searhorses is their general shape and wouldn't stand a chance at even identifying different species or know anything about their living needs I'd see if there were some general books available first!

That said, if a 29g tall is the minimum for the non-dwarf species I think I'll need to put this project off for a little while because I'm not sure it would fit in the area I cleared out. I'll have to convince the family a sea horse tank would look good in the family room instead!

However, i'll still be doing some research so when I can meet their needs I'm ready!

 

[ann83]

Have you looked in the library on seahorse.org? I know you said you have been on the web site, but it sounds like you are only using the forums. The library has a lot of articles about care and other aspects of keeping seahorses, and between the species identification list in the library and the pictures in the gallery, you should be able to get an idea of what different species look like. There is also a list of books on seahorses in the library as well. The only thing to keep in mind is that the basic care guide hasn't been updated in a while, so pledosophy is right that 29 gallons is minimum tank size and 74 degrees is the max temperature for the tropical seahorses.