Seahorses in Reef?

[beaupierce]

Hey everyone,
Ok I went to Vegas... and had a blast. While I was wandering around the casino's I came across a beautiful reef tank in Ceasar's. It was really big. Probably over 300 gal. And guess what, they had seahorses living in the reef. Yep, right along with clowns, damsels, and everything else. I thought this was highly contraindicated???? Can someone explain please?

 

[Condiman]

If you pay enough you can have what ever you want I have seen this way to much in my industry of Aquarium Maintenance but that is one thing I really dispise is companys doing that and not thinking of the well being of the animals

 

[UntamedBreez]

biggest problem would be feeding the seahorses they are "grazers" eating a little at a time (even with trained to frozen) the other fish will out compeite them.

they also need cooler water then a reef tank...not many fishes are happy in the 72-74 range

 

[Condiman]

you hit that right on the head

 

[beaupierce]

thanks guys. My thoughts were the same!! I amglad we all agree
cheers

 

[pledosophy]

Where in Ceasar's ?

Last time I was there the Seahorse Lounge had a very large seahorse display that was a temperate pot belly display that had all fake corals. There were some other fish in there but in a tank that size I think you can get away with a bit more. FWIW the tank is 1700 gallons.

Is this the one you saw?

http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/caesars-palace/casino-misc/seahorse-lounge-detail.html