pictures and info on drawf seahorses

[puffer21]

Can anyone post a picture of a drawf seahorse i was trying to google it but no good pictures can up. I was thinking of getting a couple to go in a 5 gallon nano. what exatly would i need. can i put plants.

 

[Lacrosseboss18]

Nothing living should go with seahorses. I would check out seahorse.org for some pictures of dwarf seahorses and their setups

 

[puffer21]

ok. Thanks

 

[JennyL]

Puffer,
If you are doing a search on google, type in Hippocampus zosterae. You will pull up more information if you use the proper name.

 

[puffer21]

ok thanks. Also why cant live stuff live with them.

 

[Wink]

I have pictures of dwarf seahorses here: http://www.worldofseahorses.com/photo_gallery4.htm

And some basic information about keeping dwarves here: http://www.worldofseahorses.com/dwarf%20basics.htm

I don't agree that nothing living can be kept with them - my dwarves have live sand, live rock, macro's, snails, small red shrimp, etc. There are hazards associated with adding anything live but as long as you learn those hazards and plan how to deal with them dwarves can be kept with snails, macro's, live rock, live sand, and more.

The things you must eliminate are aiptasia, amphipods, and hydroids - these items can be brought in with anything added to the tank and are fatal to dwarves so you must have a way of preventing them or removing them.

 

[puffer21]

THanks for the links

 

[BruceW]

Try finding a copy of " The Complete Guide to Dwarf Seahorses in the Aquarium" by Alisa Wagner Abbott. This is a recent publication that has everything you need to know about H. zosterae and lots of pics.

Bruce

 

[puffer21]

ok thanks

 

[binaryterror]

Where can you buy these seahorses?

 

[Samala]

Please see the FAQ stickied at the top of the forum for sources of captive bred SH.

>Sarah

 

[puffer21]

ok