Wild seahorses

[megatsea]

There are 2 large wild (now captive due to very cold waters last month here in Florida) sea horses at a local facility and they are not doing well. I have not seen them or know any other info except they are not doing well.
I thought I would ask here what chances I would have to set up a tank, get special LFS food for them and try to give them attention before I get involved.
I am not sure why they haven't been released, how they came upon them except it is a Florida reputable facility which has aquarium displays for the public- but sea horse are not in their realm of experience. I have read enough to know they have different requirements than my reefs...and would normally not attemp a tank....but I think they need someone to care for them.
Any one willing to coach me if I can retrieve more info tomorrow? I feel badly, they should be released, but do not have background yet on the circumstances.
I have a 29g tank, and can set up ocean water tank at 70- to 72 degrees and buy what ever I nee through the system......
Thanks!

 

[DanU]

Seahorses can survive the cold waters. H. erectus, the most likely species, are found all the way up to Nova Scotia. Studies in the Chesapeake found that the seahorses go into a dormant state during cold periods.

If the seahorses are not doing well, the likelihood of a save usually doesn't fair well, even by the experienced seahorse keepers. I agree, release is their best chance.

If you decide to give it a go, make sure you are willing to spend enough to give it a good shot. Besides the tankage, you will want to have plenty of live foods on hand and may have to spend money on meds.

Dan

 

[DanU]

Double post, deleting.

 

[megatsea]

Thankyou. I have not seen them, only hearing about their predictament.
They need food and a proper tank, and yes, at work I can feed them several times a day etc as I work 7 days a week....but still waiting to see if someone will either release or let me adopt them.
I will keep you posted if they end up in my hands.