New seahorse tank

I thought they were good choice at the time because I watched them everytime I would go there for wat ever reason for the month or so they were there and always looked healthy and happy 2 me and my girl really wanted them so here we are. Ya im really trying to do everything i have to so they stay happy n healthy
 
You're doing good. Yeah, I agree with jck that you can cut back on those water changes a bit now...let's start monitoring to see if you have any Ammonia or nitrite, and where your nitrate levels are at.

My guess is they're Kuda from the price tag. When I bought my ORA bred H. reidis they were close to $100 each. Pics would help whenever you can. Good to hear that two of the three are eating frozen. Hopefully the third will "learn" from his tank mates.
 
also remember these were wild caught that makes a big difference in price. i agree you are doing fine. i have erectus from ora but i do have a w/c male mixed in i got it on a whim as part of a group buy for 27$ and fee shipping i couldn't resist. that was over two months ago all are fat and happy. so dont get discouraged . i would love to see some pics of these yellow beauties .
 
mtc1966 said:
also remember these were wild caught that makes a big difference in price. i agree you are doing fine. i have erectus from ora but i do have a w/c male mixed in i got it on a whim as part of a group buy for 27$ and fee shipping i couldn't resist. that was over two months ago all are fat and happy. so dont get discouraged . i would love to see some pics of these yellow beauties .
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LOL sounds like my H. erectus brood. When I set this tank up, the first horse I stocked was a WC fish. Wasn't planning on doing it that way, but I couldn't help it - she was so pretty. Had to do the full deworming regimen, wean her onto frozen food, the whole nine yards. Worth every minute of effort and frustration IMO, but I wouldn't recommend a novice trying it.
The three other horses in my tank are all locally-bred animals from a fellow hobbyist. Everyone gets along...pardon the pun...swimmingly.
 
Well, if they're wild caught, there's a chance they're carrying intestinal parasites. If you're not planning on introducing any more horses into the brood (and you shouldn't, you're pretty well maxed) then SOME people say that it's not necessary.

Personally I don't agree. If you had a tapeworm, you'd want it gone, yes? Same scenario. The internal parasites may be interfering with the horses digestion, they may not...but IMO it's usually worth it to deworm.

Now, as for how to do it:
Let's Google it....
Top link.
 
Brands don't matter, but you may have to get a vet prescription for one or two of them if your store can't get you some.
 
Is there a way to tell if they need it done or if its effecting its health or is it just one of those things u should just do to be on the safe side?
 
The person who taught me about the worming process recommended it should be done for all wild caught horses. Figure that out of three horses, the chances of one of them having SOME sort of internal parasite are probably pretty high.
 
Hey nova, since you too are in south florida, did you get the medication localy or did you order it? Id like to do it to my horses and if I can get the medication localy that would be cool
 
The Prazi-pro is easy to find at most fish stores (look for the brand prazi-pro) and fembendazole is a canine dewormer found in almost any pet store. The Metronidazole is harder, it is a prescription and you will need to contact a vet. I don't think I have any more Metron, but I'll check when I get home.
 
Another thing is its hard for me to feed twice a day all the time with 2 young kids to get ready in the morning including my self so sometimes I forget 2 feed them or am in too much a rush how bad is that? Can I feed once wen I get home around 5 and then again around 9 or 10 and that give them there twice a day feeding? I do have a refugium rated up to 100 or 120gal and my tank is a 37gal so theres a good suply of pods too.
 
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