Minimum size tank
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Buying in multiples (pairs or whatnot) always seemed like the obvious choice to me, but can you keep just one seahorse? Do they need the companionship? Or do they fare well alone? I am just curious, because I've never run into anyone who owns only one seahorse.
Also, I've noticed that people on this forum tend to have much larger minimums than aquarists in this country do.
(The average tank in Japan is less than 20 gallons. And I'm fairly certain that I've seen several smaller tanks with seahorses in them.)
Also, I've noticed that people on this forum tend to have much larger minimums than aquarists in this country do.
(The average tank in Japan is less than 20 gallons. And I'm fairly certain that I've seen several smaller tanks with seahorses in them.)
angieg1123
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Seahorses are social animals and do better in pairs or groups. It doesn't have to be M/F pairs, it can be all males or all females. They just want a pal to hang out with. In my years of keeping seahorses they tend to become depressed whenthey are kept alone. Very sad to see.
As for the tank size. You "could" live in a bathroom your whole life. But would you want to? If we are to keep animals in our homes it is our responsibility to make sure they are happy, healthy, and comfortable. They need room to swim, court, hunt, play, LIVE. Just like everyone and everything else.
Angie
As for the tank size. You "could" live in a bathroom your whole life. But would you want to? If we are to keep animals in our homes it is our responsibility to make sure they are happy, healthy, and comfortable. They need room to swim, court, hunt, play, LIVE. Just like everyone and everything else.
Angie
Many apartments in Japan are smaller than some US bathrooms. Most of my friends in college didn't even have enough space to own a real bed. I don't think the same idea of "comfort" is shared here. It's definitely not a matter of "want" or whatever, though I've seen the occasional visitor from overseas exclaim, "Omg, the apartments are so small! How can people even want to live here!!!" Thus, people here probably arwen't thinking the same way that you guys are about tank space.
angieg1123
Premium Member
I know the size of the homes / apts. are very different in Japan and also other countries. It seems like in America we have decided bigger is better. It does help with water quality in the aquariums though.
Good luck with the seahorse project. They are addictive.
Angie
Good luck with the seahorse project. They are addictive.
Angie
