TankIt Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 These are tank raised! I know I have raised them since birth! They are Hippocampus Erectus. The parents were bought by someone else online from www.seahorse.com and they are sold as "Sunbursts" for $400 per pair.(nutty) I do not want to have to sell these however if I can find someone with more time to give them the proper care they need I would let them go for $50 each obo. I am 90% sure there is 2 females and 3 males, and I am pretty sure that 1 of the males is now pregnant! There color is not as bright as it usually is but I do not have much in the tank with color. If you have them in a tank with bright real or fake color they are incredibly bright colors going from yellow to deep orange. Like I said I do not really want to sell these but due to my work schedule and my kids if I can find someone who will give them a good home I would feel much better. I also need the cash, but I may consider partial trade for a single ended halide pendant for my 400 watt, or maybe some nice coral/rock. I do not have a computer so please call me if you are interested and make sure to leave a message so I can get back to you. 503-679-5183. I wanted to give you all here in the club first dibs then the may go to RC or craigslist. Thanks Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Pics Sorry not the best pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Can they go in reef tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 They can go in a reef if other stocking conditions, flow, and temperature are adjusted for them. They do best at temps 74F and under IME. The flow most be designed for spots for them to retreat into. As far as tankmates, this might help. http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/tankmates/tankmates.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Seahorses Yes seahorses can be in a reef tank, and mine have always been at temp of about 78`F and are used to being with coral. Seahorses are pending on a sale......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 what about around Anemone's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 what about around Anemone's? You do not want to have seahorses around anemones. the problem is that they use their tails to grab onto things and they would try to grab the tentacles causing a sting. They also do not do well with corals that have tentacles, frogspawn, toadstools, many LPS....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 oh...dang oh well. Was trying to get one in an attempt to get my wife interested in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 oh...dang oh well. Was trying to get one in an attempt to get my wife interested in my tank. You do not want to have just 1 seahorse anyway..... Seahorses are social creature and prefer to be in the company of other seahorses. I have had a seahorse singley in a tank before and he got very depressed and just hid in a corner, hardly eating. I also tried to put a pregnant male in a tank alone a week or so before he should give birth and he aborted the pregnancy. So if you ever plan to have seahorses in the future I really recommend that you have at leased a pair so they can have company. If you want to have your wife interested in your tank try taking her a LFS and letting her pick out a coral, that way she is involved in the livestock....... Just a suggesion........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Seahorses Sold Thanks Nick at Rose city Aquarium, Hope you enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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