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Old 11-13-2006, 12:37 AM
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In general... Unless you've found a source for the Unobtanium-esque Dwarves, No. And that tank would be too big for dwarves.

For the reidi's and kuda's we often see in calgary - you're going to need a minimum 18" tall tank (24 more gooder). So really you're looking 30g+ (my pony tank is a 30xh, 24x12x24 - and I find it to be too small).

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Tank is 19"hx20"L 10"deep. The live rock is a wall across the back it is about
3-4" deep in most parts, there is room between and behinde some of the rock I am not sure what kind of sea hores. I will have a good skimmer I am doing the shopping for that now. I do 10% water change every 2 weeks.
I am not even sure seahorses is the way I want to got I just want to do something different with this tank and the seahorses are alot of fun to watch.

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Old 11-13-2006, 05:11 AM
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10 inches in IMO is too shallow
tanks for SH should be roughly minimumly 3 times the full length of the seahorse or in most cases at least 18 inches.
when they start breeding, they become quite active and do alot of dancing.
They need that space.
IMO, this tank is too small.
My SH tank is 30 inches deep.
lots of room for them to go up and down.
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Sorry I ment 10" from front back not deep.
it is 19" top to bottom, 20" accross, 10" from front to back.
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Old 11-13-2006, 05:33 AM
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it might work - that was my mistake, u did say that it was 19 h.
but keep a really good grip on the water conditions
a tank that small can go downhill fast.
good luck with whatever u decide
seahorses can be great.
however, they don't move around alot..lol
don't expect any high speed moves.
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They also get sick relatively easy, like a form of gas bubble disease. They can also be very finicky to feed. As mentioned, a bigger tank is a much better home for seahorses, for the reasons we've posted. My seahorses stay still most of the time & are most active at feeding time. They are also in a 2' by 2' cube. Although its only 18" tall, that doesn't seem to bother them too much. Have reidis & kudas.

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Thanks Every one for you input.

It is do-able but with a close watch on perameters.
What whould be the best seahorse to suit my tank, reidis or kudas?
How long should I have tank running be for adding seahorses?
What kind of macroalgae?

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