Fluval Edge/seahorse questions

[sillysidewinder]

So I just found a good deal on a fluval edge, however, before I get it I have a few questions. I was thinking about turning it into a seahorse tank with some small frags in it. I don't have a seahorse in my main tank because they are such delicate eaters. If I only had seahorses in it, would they still need extra care when feeding? They'll all probably be moving around the same pace, right? From what I've read, the stock lighting is not strong enough for most corals, but what about simple stuff like zooanthids, mushrooms, hammers, etc...

 

[Jkedra]

I hear that sea horses dont like any flow...

 

[sillysidewinder]

hmm that probably means no corals lol

 

[sillysidewinder]

From what I've read... They don't like a lot of flow, they need rock types that would allow for them to cling onto, very susceptible to stings from corals

 

[NYreefNoob]

a fluval edge is way to small for seahorse's. unless getting the dwarfs which are hard as crap to keep, always need live bb to feed them. it isnt that seahorse's cant handle flow, it's hard for them to catch food in higher flow, u can have corals but nothing with tenicles or stinger's, i have shroons, palies and a gorg in mine. if you get tank raised sh's they are usually eating frozen foods, mine do as well as my pipefish does

 

[sillysidewinder]

well, so then i can't do the seahorse tank since it's too small. :/

 

[NYC Joe]

yes I concur with NYreefNoob
way to small.

seahorses also like height so they can do their dances and stuff.
My handle flow pretty well, I have a vortech mp40 and they are OK.
I just have it on a controlled and when i feed them I shut down all power heads
for about 25 mins each time.

 

[Jkedra]

How about a slightly larger tank than the edge? You can still have a great sea horse tank

 

[NYreefNoob]

no not slightly large, actually i am pushing the limits with my aquapod 24g but i do have a little bit of experiance with them over last couple of years. ideally a great tank would be the oceanic 37g column as it is alot taller then most for the gallonage.

 

[basiab]

see here for lots of sea horse info.
http://forum.seahorse.org/