Where to search?

[Bustmonkey]

I have been thinking about a seahorse tank and Ive been trying to do some research on them, so that I can make the best setup. I can find tons of information on setups and everything, but I am having a hard time finding information on the seahorses themselves and the differences between the all the species. Im sure that I am looking in the wrong place, but if someone could please help direct me I would appreciate it. thanks

[ann83]

The library on seahorse.org http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles.shtml , the gallery on seahorse.org http://gallery.seahorse.org/main.php , and the library on syngnathid.org http://www.syngnathid.org/ubbthreads/showarticles.php are all good places to start. But, some of it is just stuff that comes with experience, and your best bet is narrowing down the species that you are interested in; and then doing searches on those in seahorse specific forums.

[Bustmonkey]

Thank you i will start there and see where that takes me. I kept seeing people mention Kuda, Reidi or Erectus as good for beginners but i was confused on the differences between them and having trouble finding this.

[ann83]

Kuda, reidi, and erectus are all very similar. Erectus have thicker bodies, while kuda and reidi have slimmer/leaner looks to them. The kuda strain in the U.S. grow to a slightly smaller size than reidi and erectus, and reidi have the potential to grow much longer than kuda and erectus (about 9"). Erectus are more likely to grow cirri (the branch-like appendages) than kuda or reidi; but those can drop off depending on the environment. Reidi have a tendency to have the most variation in color, and tend to be the most colorful; but you are also likely to end up with a "dull" colored reidi or a bright orange erectus - whatever the seahorse feels like. Erectus are a very hardy seahorse, and edge out the other two in that regard, reidi seem to be pickier eaters also. Kuda are hard to find CB in the U.S., and that may knock them off your list. Erectus fry (if from the southern strain like what is sold at Seahorse Source) are much easier to raise than kuda or reidi fry since southern erectus fry are demersal and larger; while kuda and reidi fry are pelagic and smaller. The information on species found at www.seahorsesource.com is actually pretty good and might help you also.

[Bustmonkey]

Thank you so much you have been very helpful and i have been reading the other links that you have already given me. thanks