Seahorse Tank

[whiteangelbw]

anyone, please!

[Key Equine]

I have recently started up a seahorse tank. It is a 46 gallon bowfront, sump-less and currently skimmer-less, however I do plan on getting a skimmer at some point, just a little tight for cash right now! I have a canister filter for circulation and a bit of filtration, and a powerhead for circulation as well. Lots of live rock and specific branch pieces for the seahorses to hitch on.
I will post some photos if you'd like, just have to take some...

[Leah]

I have found that with my seahorses I had to cover the end of the of the filter as they
would get sucked into it and could not get out. That is with a aquaclear hang on.
And as far as circulation , I use a pump with
airstones only. But mine are small. They sleep on the tubing at night.

[Key Equine]

Yes, I agree, the end of my filter input is covered and it is my male's favorite place to sleep, sitting on the foam cube.
I have Kuda's right now but am looking to get a couple more in the next few weeks.

[whiteangelbw]

How often are you two doing water changes, and what kind of skimmer are you using. I was thinking of buying a canister filter and then doing a hang on back refugium. any ideas? thank you

[Leah]

How big is your tank? I use as remora nano skimmer as my tank is smallish.
So many ways to accomplish it is just preference I think. I use the foam from
my Remora pro I just ordered extra and cover the end of my filter. I do a small
water change once a week maybe 2 gallons. Sorry don't know about a refugium.
What is your thinking on that out of curiosity?

[Key Equine]

I don't have a skimmer yet but have been told that the Deltec hang-on-back skimmers are top of the line... That is what I'll be getting eventually.
I have been doing about a 20% water change once a week.

[whiteangelbw]

anyone else, any tank pics. will be picking up my tank tomorrow and have to decide to drill or not to drill.