Seahorse Tank Help!!

speargunhunter

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hey guys i need your help, my 4 yrs. old kid wants a seahorse tank. i got a cube (20x20x18w) from my friend but i have some question of course since i have never set up a seahorse tank.
can i stock corals and seahorses?
how much flow?
how much ligth?
what light fixture?
any experience with seahorses?

thanks in advance!!
 
we are also new with seahorses we lost 3 but still have 2 hardy ones living in my 55g.. we are planning on moving them to a 29 tall so we can try and have them mate.. right now i dont have much water flow from what i have read you dont want any. well my light is for corals and i leave it on all the time.. it seems like they like the light.

good luck.. we are gonna order some online cheap once the 29g is safe for them
 
Are you prepared for the dedication and work of a seahorse tank? It sounds like you haven't done much research yet, so are unaware of the amount of effort it takes. Not that I don't think that its not a noble endeavor to undertake, but be sure you know what you're getting into first.

This article covers the basics of getting started:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/dec2004/fishb.htm
There is also a pretty good video on setting up a seahorse tank:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbrBtKMZjGg
Finally, this is something I wrote as kind of a buyer's beware of things to think about BEFORE you start your seahorse tank.
http://www.fusedjaw.com/aquariumcare/10-things-you-should-know-about-keeping-seahorses-as-pets/

To answer your specific questions:
can i stock corals and seahorses?
Yes, but you have to ensure that they are not stinging corals. Most soft corals are acceptable.

how much flow?
You want a reasonable amount of flow, but you don't want the seahorses to get blown about. 5x to 10x turn over in a hour is good, but make sure you have some areas that are sheltered from the flow.

how much ligth?
Seahorses don't care about light, really, so you'd be basing it off of what looks good and what your corals or plants, if any, need.

what light fixture?
t5's or power compacts are best because they don't produce as much heat. You'll want to keep the temperature below 76 for tropical species.

any experience with seahorses?
Yes. :)
As I mentioned above, it takes dedication to keep seahorses. Also time, effort and money. But in my opinion, they're worth it. Research as much as you can, and be prepared to wait a good six months before even considering putting seahorses in your tank.
 
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