I have lots of questions.

[Western_reefer]

I'm thinking about starting a large tank. So, here are my questions, can I keep Seahorses, Pipefish, Shrimpfish, and Long Spine Urchins in the same tank? Can they all be kept at 78F-80F?

 

[CCall]

Most seahorses do best at 72-74F. This helps to keep the bacteria down.

You have to be careful with seahorses and pipefish together because of pathogens. This is considered adding two different species in the same tank. Some do it but make sure you quarantine them first.

Seaurchins are not seahorse safe.

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15517687#post15517687 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CCall
Most seahorses do best at 72-74F. This helps to keep the bacteria down.

You have to be careful with seahorses and pipefish together because of pathogens. This is considered adding two different species in the same tank. Some do it but make sure you quarantine them first.

Seaurchins are not seahorse safe.

Oh, ok. Are there any Seahorses that can be kept fine at 78F-80F?


Just wondering, why are Sea Urchins not Seahorse safe? Too sharp spines?

 

[CCall]

Too sharp spines and its rated a number 4 for tankmates guideat seahorse.org.

There are no seahorses that can be kept at those temps.

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15517742#post15517742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CCall
Too sharp spines and its rated a number 4 for tankmates guideat seahorse.org.

There are no seahorses that can be kept at those temps.

What about Pencil Urchins? The spines are not sharp what so ever, they are thick and rounded off at the ends.


Darn, that sucks.

Can Pipefish and Shrimpfish be kept together?

 

[CCall]

I am not sure on the pipefish and shrimpfish so hopefully someone with that knowledge will chime in.

I wouldn't put any urchins in a seahorse tank. I am not sure about a pipefish tank.

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15517796#post15517796 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CCall
I am not sure on the pipefish and shrimpfish so hopefully someone with that knowledge will chime in.

I wouldn't put any urchins in a seahorse tank. I am not sure about a pipefish tank.

Ok. Pipefish should be fine at 78F-80F right?

 

[CCall]

I do not know.

 

[nanafish]

What is is the deal about the temp? If you have something else in the tank that is requiring higher temps( clams) then either get another tank for the ponies/ or rehome whatever it is that is keeping you from dropping the temp. As far as urchins go, I have a royal urchin in my tank and everybody is hunky dory. It just 'collects' stuff like a decorator crab. Its like it has velcro on the body surface. Seahorses are a commitment. You may need to get a chiller for them. When making an aquarium a home for fish- try to mimic their natural environment. Please do alot of research into the background of the common species of seahorses that are availabe to the hobbyist. Everything from lighting to the type of tank is what is going to make the selection of your fish more entertaining to watch and thus provide a rewarding experience for you.

 

[Western_reefer]

I'm not going to get Seahorses. They need a chiller and chillers suck up a TON of electricity. Thanks for all the help/info everyone!!