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Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 01/03/2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,037
Posted By hydroid
I've never had a cowfish but understand they are...

I've never had a cowfish but understand they are often aggressive. I suspect even a young (small) one can nip a sh hard enough to invite infection. Also, don't they emit toxins into the water if...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 01/03/2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,677
Posted By hydroid
They might not be safe with dwarfs or fry ... but...

They might not be safe with dwarfs or fry ... but I'm not sure. Maybe someone who knows will chime in. Also, I've heard the fuzzy mushrooms are bit more risky.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 01/03/2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,079
Posted By hydroid
Did he have them? You're on day 15. My reidi...

Did he have them? You're on day 15. My reidi give birth on day 15 almost every time.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 01/03/2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,121
Posted By hydroid
Consider decapping the cysts before hatching. ...

Consider decapping the cysts before hatching. Decapping is the process of removing the eggs' outer shell, and yields BBS that are much more nutrious.

Here (http://www.baker.ws/decap/decap.htm)...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/27/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By hydroid
In your 3rd pic it looks like the fry are...

In your 3rd pic it looks like the fry are hitching to each other. I would put something in there to see if they do hitch.

They need to eat about every 6 hours and should not be overfed. Put just...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By hydroid
Also, enriching with vitamins is important. I...

Also, enriching with vitamins is important. I use Vita-Chem, but primarily because its readily available ... I'm sure there are other good choices.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By hydroid
I found sh don't switch brands easily, so if you...

I found sh don't switch brands easily, so if you found something she likes it may be best to stick with it. That said, I've used several brands and found PE and Hikari to be the higher quality
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By hydroid
Those tanks would work but the height might not...

Those tanks would work but the height might not accomodate breeding once the horses get full sized.

To me, flow is as much about how its delivered as it is the gph. For example, a pressure pump...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/24/2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By hydroid
More than you know.

More than you know.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/24/2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By hydroid
Yes, go with one of them ... both would make...

Yes, go with one of them ... both would make great sh tanks.

BTW, I commend you on your willingness to be patient and do the necessary research. Both with figure greatly into your degree of...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/24/2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By hydroid
I'll be honest. seahorses are a very poor choice...

I'll be honest. seahorses are a very poor choice for starting out. They require an elevated level of care and can have a number of issues that require experienced response.

Experienced reef...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/24/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By hydroid
please leave them at the store ... you are not...

please leave them at the store ... you are not quite ready for them.

A 40G Breeder isn't a good tank for most available seahorses. It is low by design and seahorses require more height than...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/20/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By hydroid
I'm guessing the 150G is a reef, which leads me...

I'm guessing the 150G is a reef, which leads me to guess again that the temp doesn't stay below 75F. If this is the case, the water temp is probably too high for long term seahorse care.

Also,...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/20/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 994
Posted By hydroid
Out of curiosity, what are the other three...

Out of curiosity, what are the other three species available?
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/20/2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 994
Posted By hydroid
Oooo, pots! A 36x24x36 would accomodate a pair,...

Oooo, pots! A 36x24x36 would accomodate a pair, maybe two.

Like Janet said, they get very large. They also swim faster than other sh species, so they demand more swimming space.

To get a feel...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/19/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By hydroid
Not sure what the penalty is for smuggling...

Not sure what the penalty is for smuggling protected animals into Canada, but it would be good information to know before you try.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/19/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By hydroid
Assuming the 36 is the height, I would think that...

Assuming the 36 is the height, I would think that would accomodate a pair. I saw some at Scripps aquarium a while back ... they get BIG, so I wouldn't go any smaller.

I have never raised them, so...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/18/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,079
Posted By hydroid
He looks sexually mature ... he's likely about 6...

He looks sexually mature ... he's likely about 6 months old or so.

6 months is when they start becoming sexually mature ... but he certainly didn't waste any time. Handsome reidi by the way.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/18/2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,079
Posted By hydroid
Yup

Yup
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/17/2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By hydroid
If you decide to add more horses, please get the...

If you decide to add more horses, please get the same kind from the same place. The risk of disease is great when mixing species of syngnathids. Even the same species from different origins often...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/17/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By hydroid
Tropical seahorses can tolerate temps of 80F...

Tropical seahorses can tolerate temps of 80F (hence the website posting). The problem is that seahorses are suseptible to bacterial infections. Bacteria cultures much faster in 82F than 73F. When...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/16/2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By hydroid
Sorry to say, but a 15 gallon just doesn't...

Sorry to say, but a 15 gallon just doesn't accomodate any available tropical or subtropical species.

Also, the horses should be kept below 75F. I doubt you want your reef temp to be that low.
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/10/2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By hydroid
Dwarf seahorses require live food daily, which...

Dwarf seahorses require live food daily, which likely must be self-cultured. The food must also be presented in dense enough populations to ensure the dwarfs get enough to eat. Providing that...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/07/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By hydroid
If you are serious about seahorses, you will need...

If you are serious about seahorses, you will need to do quite a bit of research. Providing you with all the info needed cannot be accomplished in a single response post (or even a long thread).
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Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/07/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By hydroid
You really don't need a lot of elaborate...

You really don't need a lot of elaborate equipment.

Tank: Think tall, rather than long. Also consider 25-30 gallons for a pair of the more common species (e.g., erectus, reidi). Increase that...
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