Small Fish Tank or Dedicated Seahorse Tank

[Bemmer]

Well, I have been working on this tank for quite sometime with the intention of making it a seahorse tank. It is a 40g tall with a chiller and dedicated sump and skimmer. (Used to be plumbed to my larger main tank) Now, I like the looks of it so much with the smaller fish, I am thinking of keeping it like this. Currently, I have a flasher wrasse, two purple firefish and two Yashia gobies in the tank. I was even thinking of a Catalina goby since it needs cooler water. I plan to keep the tank at 77 degrees.

I would like your opinion on whether or not I should remove the wrasse and continue with my plans to make it a seahorse tank. If you think I should go the fish route, what other small fish should I consider if I were to add one more fish?

Thanks for your input.

Rebecca

 

[Amphiprion]

Seahorses are a worthwhile endeavor, but I am biased .

 

[NiTr0x911]

How about a Royal Gramma.Very hardy and inexpensive with awesome colors.

 

[Bemmer]

Rick,
Royal gramma is a beautiful fish but I thought they were aggressive. Need to do more reading on these guys.

Amphiprion,
Why do you think the seahorses are worth the effort? That is what I am trying to figure out. This tank has been rather time consuming already to get it setup with the chiller, seperate sump, skimmer etc. Now i really like the looks of it...

 

[matter1331]

Seahorses aren't really a difficult animal to keep, as long as you get some that are eating. Your tank looks like it doesn't pose any threats to a seahorse, maybe add some macro algae and keep the flow somewhat low and they'll do well in that tank.

 

[Amphiprion]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9377882#post9377882 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bemmer
Rick,
Royal gramma is a beautiful fish but I thought they were aggressive. Need to do more reading on these guys.

Amphiprion,
Why do you think the seahorses are worth the effort? That is what I am trying to figure out. This tank has been rather time consuming already to get it setup with the chiller, seperate sump, skimmer etc. Now i really like the looks of it...

Hmm, not entirely sure how to approach and answer your question. I have always been partial to these fish and find them to be amazing. I enjoy much of everything about them--their uniqueness being only one aspect. For such a fascinating and oddly (but well) evolved fish, they just have that 'cute' look to them as well. Like I said before, after having them, I am just very partial to them. Your setup sounds ideal for them and you shouldn't have to do much of anything as far as modification goes. Just do your regular water changes and keep them well fed and you really shouldn't have problems with the tank raised species.