Re:Welcome - 2007/05/29 10:39Thanks for the reply Pete.
I don't live in the USA though! I live in Australia. But there are similar problems over here. It is as though the store owners aern't deliberately doing the wrong things ( most of them anyway). It is a lack of education about seahorses in general I think. "When you know better you do better".
Have a great day, Karen
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Re:Welcome - 2008/11/09 23:42Wow, that was incredibly helpful
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You'll find tons more useful information within the discussions in the forum, so please be sure to read through any of the discussion threads that happen to catch your interest.
And don't forget, you can also search the forum for any particular information you are looking for. There is a rectangular window in the upper right-hand corner (just above the page numbers) on the forum with the words "search forum" in it. Just type the word or phrase you are looking for into that window and press "Enter" on your keyboard, and the results of your search will pop up in just a few moments. For example, if you type in "cycling the aquarium" or "tank set-up advice," you'll find some detailed discussions explaining how to cycle the new tank step-by-step and how to create an optimum environment for seahorses in your aquarium. Feel free to browse and read the discussions on the club for as long as you like (lurking is strongly encouraged) and then join in when you are comfortable with the group and how the forum operates. When you're ready, we would welcome any questions or observations you would like to share.
Best wishes with all your fishes, Marlon!
Happy Trails! Pete Giwojna
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Re:Welcome - 2009/08/10 04:24Wow, what an informative site! My name's Art, but I usually go by 'gtriever' on the boards. Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I've been researching a seahorse tank project for some time now. It looks like the plan's going to be for a 37g Column tank (20W x 18D x 24H), with a 20g Long sump/refugium, with one or two pairs of H. erectus, and enough cleanup "critters" to keep everybody happy.
Mr. Giwojna, I've sent a separate email with more info about my project so I can take advantage of the OR training course that's offered. I'm looking forward to learning from the veteran seahorse keepers, and maybe being able to contribute a small bit to this forum as well.
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Howdy, sir! Welcome aboard, Art, and thank you for all the kind words!
I like your selection of the Perfecto 37-gallon Column Tank, which includes the superior height that is sold port for seahorses as well as sufficient water volume to offer good stability, and I especially like the idea that you will be including a 20-gallon sump/refugium for your seahorse tank. I see no problems with the aquarium system you are planning and, in fact, it should make an exceptionally good setup for seahorses. With your background, sir, you should have no problems keeping a couple of mated pairs of Hippocampus erectus seahorses in your new system along with the cleanup crew consisting of assorted snails and cleaner shrimp.
Yes, sir, I received your e-mail off list and it included all of the information I need to know. You are now officially enrolled in the Ocean Rider seahorse training program and you will be receiving the first lesson in your inbox later today. Given your outstanding background as an experienced marine aquarist and reefkeeper, I know that you'll breeze right through the lessons without any problems at all, and I would welcome your active participation on the forum, Art!
Best wishes with all your fishes, sir!
Happy Trails! Pete Giwojna
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MoonValleyAz
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Re:Welcome - 2009/10/13 03:35It is not advisable to keep other marine fish with seahorses. For one thing Seahorses are very docile and most other fish would tend to out compete for food. I do in my tank keep a Mandarin gobbie. The also are not competitive in their hunt for food, so they are a good match. However they are difficult to keep. I consider myself lucky because it eats frozen mysis, as well as the little live zoo plankton I occasionally add. I keep sponges in the tank, they help with filtering the water. I understand most coral would not be suitable either, as the seahorses tend to want to wrap around things, and this would prevent the coral form being able to feed. I do however have a couple Kenya Tree coral...The sea horses don't seem to bother them. I only put them in there because they grow like weeds in my reef tank, and I have plenty to spare. I also have a fire shrimp in my seahorse tank. Along with a couple pipe fish, which are related to seahorses. They are amazing animals so enjoy your new found hobby.
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