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 $$), but I'm trying not to let that be a factor.
I'm not really particular about the color or look of the SH-- we are just very excited to be having them soon (about 4 weeks when our new nano is done cylcing).
Thoughts??
P.S. All are captive-bred and tank raised, and eating frozen mysis (but love the treat of live, of course!).
I have a choice-- two h. erectus which are known to be very hardy, but can be 5-6" (or more) or two h. fuscus, which are 3-4" but not necessarily with the hardy reputation of erectus (although not necessarily known as fragile or anything- any more than any other SH specie per se).
Given the small set up I'm sort of inclined to go with the fuscus. However, I know erectus do can okay in a smaller environment as well. The price difference is significant (fuscus more $$), 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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