H. Fuscus or H. Erectus-- which to purchase?

Ahwagirl

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Need some input. I have set up a 14 gallon nano for 2 female seahorses (only, except clean up crew).

I have a choice-- two h. erectus which are known to be very hardy, but can be 5-6" (or more) or two h. fuscus, which are 3-4" but not necessarily with the hardy reputation of erectus (although not necessarily known as fragile or anything- any more than any other SH specie per se).

Given the small set up I'm sort of inclined to go with the fuscus. However, I know erectus do can okay in a smaller environment as well. The price difference is significant (fuscus more $$), but I'm trying not to let that be a factor.

I'm not really particular about the color or look of the SH-- we are just very excited to be having them soon (about 4 weeks when our new nano is done cylcing).

Thoughts??

P.S. All are captive-bred and tank raised, and eating frozen mysis (but love the treat of live, of course!).
 
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As long as you keep the temps cool enough (most boxed kits, nano's etc run too hot) I personally would go with 2 fuscus. I have bunches of Erectus - wouldn't dream of putting even just 2 of them in a small 14 gallon tank.

Tom
 
As long as you keep the temps cool enough (most boxed kits, nano's etc run too hot) I personally would go with 2 fuscus. I have bunches of Erectus - wouldn't dream of putting even just 2 of them in a small 14 gallon tank.

Tom

I know a few people here who have kept fuscus successfully in small set ups so I'm hopeful. :cool: I'll keep everyone posted.
 
I have two fuscus in a 15h, and they do really well. I've hard them almost a year. A couple temp spikes this summer but nothing about 80 and they're still doing well. I did lose the first male I got about a month after I got him because he decided to eat a bristle worm. I can't really blame that on H. fuscus being hard, just a really dumb fish/bad luck.
 
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