kevantheman35
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I know seahorses like low flow and sps need lots. Just curious if anyones successfully keeping an sps tank with horses?
seahorse/sps tank anyone?
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Allmost
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I have a seahorse tank connected to my SPS tank.
I tried increasing flow in seahorse tank and put some frags in. seahorses can take the flow, and SPS Grew.
as others said, some areas in the tank specially lower towards sand had considerably lower flow.
guess the trick is to make sure to use power heads with no large openings for seahorse tail to get in.
this goes against my opinion before that SPS and seahorses are not doable.
but with that said, I just tried a frag ..... before taking down my seahorses ... so no for sure thing. and IMHO, SPS[glowing sticks] and seahorse just dont look good ..... seahorses look much better with soft corals and even NPS.
JMHO.
I tried increasing flow in seahorse tank and put some frags in. seahorses can take the flow, and SPS Grew.
as others said, some areas in the tank specially lower towards sand had considerably lower flow.
guess the trick is to make sure to use power heads with no large openings for seahorse tail to get in.
this goes against my opinion before that SPS and seahorses are not doable.
but with that said, I just tried a frag ..... before taking down my seahorses ... so no for sure thing. and IMHO, SPS[glowing sticks] and seahorse just dont look good ..... seahorses look much better with soft corals and even NPS.
JMHO.
c.declivisowner
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actually i was thinking of trying this with a seahorse tank im gonna buy. im curious to see if anyone has done it before i was gonna try a stag like green slimer and see if that makes it.
Allmost
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is this from your experience ?
if so, please advice what species of SPS sting seahorses.
I have tried digitata, monties, pocylopora, and stylopora, all were fine.
didnt wanna risk any of my acros, but those have even less of a "sting"
mtc1966
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not from experience from research and trusted sites like this one
tank mate guide
http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/tankmates/tankmates.shtml
tank mate guide
http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/tankmates/tankmates.shtml
Allmost
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great, they list SPS corals as 2 and 3. lets see what 2 and 3 are !
2 - these are a bit riskier, and you should proceed with caution. Many of the fish will be more present in the water column and may have faster or more erratic swimming patterns. There may be some competition for food as well as a possible chance for aggression towards the seahorses from the fish and inverts. [NO MENTION OF CORAL, OR STING]
3 - I wouldn't keep any of these critters with my seahorses, but you're welcome to try. 3's are on the dangerous side. The fish will not only be in the water column but often have a distinct presence. There is a good chance for food competition and aggression. The corals have the ability to sting or typically don't do well. If you're planning to try anything that is ranked as a 3, please have alternative plans to house the species if a problem arises.
notice the OR ?
research is great way of learning, but its important to research correctly and understand the info correctly
specially if you wish to share the knowledge with others. we do not want guesses becoming facts.this goes for many other corals on that list.
c.declivisowner
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i knew SPS stung other corals but i had no idea they would sting seahorses.
Allmost
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not really.
but this is fair, its your opinion, I just think its wrong to come on and say SPS sting seahorses, when you clearly do not know.
thanks.
Allmost
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that's cause they do not.
c.declivisowner
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wait im confused so they dont sting or they do????
c.declivisowner
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oh ok!
mtc1966
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interesting they do not sting then maybe you can explain the risks of 2 or 3 and 3 clearly says sting .
i am sure others will chime in on this once they read the post . they do sting and that can irritate there skin which could lead to other problems . its a risk and 1 i prefer not to take . to each his own . its funny you point out the or which meens they may or may not sting . but the strongly tell another poster they do not sting ??
c.declivisowner
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i think im just gonna stay away from SPS
is it true that some LPS will eat a seahorse i heard that from a guy commenting on a you tube video ? and cant LPS sting too like frogspawn and chalices and stuff like that? is the only coral you can keep with them soft coral and algae?will NPS coral be ok with seahorses or will they eat them too?
c.declivisowner
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like what is a sweeper tentacle on a chalice grabs a seahorse? will that even happen? and what would happen to the seahorse?
Allmost
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okay lets break this down a bit.
1. you have NO personal experience, and basing your post on a statement you have read.
2. I HAVE personal experience that they cause no harm to seahorses as far as stinging.
3. the statement 3 up there, means SPS and seahorses arent compatible ! not cause of sting but cause of the second reason."typically don't do well."
seahorses are dirty SPS want clean water, thats what that statement mean.
I Will PM ray and Dan you chime in and correct you !
it is ppl like you, who make FALSE STATEMENTS, and send New other reefers in WRONG direction !
its ppl like you, who make more experienced reefers NOT post !
not cool ...
Allmost
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NO to most LPS. they have potent sting in most cases.
I have a "flower pot coral"[Goneopora] with my seahorses too, and that is fine.
dont let ppl with NO experience fool you !
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