Algea on seahorses

[Janet]

I have noticed several of my horses have some algea on them. Is this harmful to them?

 

[dmentnich]

I do not know anything about seahorses aside from what I have read. From what I have read they will grow algae on them if the lighting is high because they are very sedate. I am sure one day people will figure out that I am the king of links if not first hand knowledge. So here we go:
http://www.geekydweeb.net/seahorses.html GREAT home page of a fanitac.
www.seahorse.org
And there is a board dedicated to them over at reefcentral.
I would doubt that it would hurt them, but a search of those pages may help.

 

[Rays]

Janet,
As I'm sure you have noticed, seahorses "ain't" the fastest animals on the planet

It is not unusual for some of them to grow a little algae on them. It is not harmful and will not impede them. If you find it unsightly you can always get a very soft toothbrush and gently rub it off under water in the tank.
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Ray

[ January 06, 2002: Message edited by: Rays ]</p>

 

[Janet]

Thanks for the input. I did not think the algea would hurt them but thought I would put it out there. Yes, I have noticed my horses are not the fastest things in the world. Think I will forego the toothbrush idea.

 

[Rays]

I thought you would.

Ray