Sea Horses

[sic0198]

I know these are saltwater creatures, but I'm interested in keeping them. So are these easy to keep? Would four of 'em go in a 30 gallon tank?

 

[N1z]

They are to extent well tank bred ones as they eat frozen foods. However if your new to the marine side of things best not to try them until your a bit more knowlegable about keeping them aswell as the tank itself.
You could i think easily keep 3.

 

[flamingonhot]

Are they easy? Not totally, but they aren't impossible. I ALWAYS suggest starting with sw tanks for a year or more before starting them. Some have started with them with their first tank, but I really do not suggest it to others. They aren't impossible like said, but they aren't like a common run of the mill clownfish .


How many can you keep in a 30? Depends on the species.


Plan your tank out a little and if you have any questions feel free to post them! I have all the time in the world, and I know of a few others that also keep them on here

 

[cookiemonster89]

I don't have any advice on them as I don't have a saltwater tank but I saw some at the LFS today.. I've never seen them up close before and they are amazing little creatures. Nearly $40.00 (20 some GBP) though. I would like to get some someday if I ever decide to get a saltwater tank.

 

[dixaisy930]

Knowledge is definately a must for keeping seahorses. I can emphasis this enough, but research, research, research, and then when you feel like you have a grasp on it, research even more.

Totally agree that true captive bred ones will most likely give you less problems than a tank raised or wild caught specimen.

As for price, depending on species or whatnot, $40 is reasonable/cheap for a seahorse at a lfs, which probably (not definately, but probably) means they are wild caught or tank raised. I paid $75 a piece for my four reidi.