Seahorse Tank

[whiteangelbw]

Hi all,
Key Equine - what kind of canister filter are you using, and what are you using for media. How is it going without the skimmer, as I might not be able to get one right away either.

Leah - Are you using a media in your filter and how does the pump and airstones work for circulation, do the bubbles not bother the seahorses. I was just thinking about using hang on filter for refugium, just for extra filtration and more pod production.

Thanks for all the help,
Angela

[Key Equine]

Hello again,
I am using the Rena xp2 that I had already from my FW tank, in it I have mostly live rock rubble, then a carbon insert. I have heard both sides of the filter in SW debate, but I had it already so wanted to make use of it. So far things are going fine without the skimmer, but the tank is still really new of course. I do want to get one in a few months time.
I have been told that you can get away without a skimmer for a seahorse, and I feed my seahorse very carefully at a feeding station, and then if anything gets away from him it is quickly picked up by the cleaning crew, so it's staying pretty clean...

[Leah]

Hi,
Yes, I used a sponge and carbon. I have just removed the filter and I am going to see
if I can go without the hang on. I was using an aquaclear 70. I have added another air
stone. But I do have a small remora skimmer. They do not seem to be bothered in the
least by the bubbles. Hope it helps. I will let you know how it goes.

[whiteangelbw]

Hi,
Thank you both for your imput and help. It helped tremendously. I have decided to go the canster filter route and will be buying a skimmer before I add the seahorses. I will post pics of my progress but I probably won't be ready for seahorses for at least a couple of months, want to make sure my system is cycled and completely ready before I add them. Will keep you posted. Again, thanks for all the help.
Angela

[Key Equine]

Hey! A little bit late but here is a photo of my seahorse tank (seahorse itself is mostly hiding... hitched on the blue pipe at the back of the tank...

[Leah]

Nice tank

[whiteangelbw]

Nice tank, and I saw your seahorse, the little guy sure blends in.
Thanks, Angela