seahorse/sps tank anyone?

[kevantheman35]

I know seahorses like low flow and sps need lots. Just curious if anyones successfully keeping an sps tank with horses?

[timinnl]

Seahorse can handle flow from 10 to 15 times the turnover rate as long as you give them areas of low, med & high flow rate. You could look here for more info on sps. I think the problem is the seahorse will hitch on them and slowly kill them.

Kind Regards,

Tim

[mtc1966]

also they are messy and sps likes pristine water

[Allmost]

I have a seahorse tank connected to my SPS tank.

I tried increasing flow in seahorse tank and put some frags in. seahorses can take the flow, and SPS Grew.

as others said, some areas in the tank specially lower towards sand had considerably lower flow.

guess the trick is to make sure to use power heads with no large openings for seahorse tail to get in.

this goes against my opinion before that SPS and seahorses are not doable.

but with that said, I just tried a frag ..... before taking down my seahorses ... so no for sure thing. and IMHO, SPS[glowing sticks] and seahorse just dont look good ..... seahorses look much better with soft corals and even NPS.

JMHO.

[c.declivisowner]

actually i was thinking of trying this with a seahorse tank im gonna buy. im curious to see if anyone has done it before i was gonna try a stag like green slimer and see if that makes it.

[mtc1966]

its not just whether the coral lives sps stings the seahorses when they hitch. stick wish leathers and macros

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by mtc1966

its not just whether the coral lives sps stings the seahorses when they hitch. stick wish leathers and macros

is this from your experience ?

if so, please advice what species of SPS sting seahorses.

I have tried digitata, monties, pocylopora, and stylopora, all were fine.

didnt wanna risk any of my acros, but those have even less of a "sting"

[mtc1966]

not from experience from research and trusted sites like this one
tank mate guide
http://www.seahorse.org/library/arti...ankmates.shtml

[mtc1966]

there are sps that are less risky then others . i just dont think they are worth the risk.

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by mtc1966

not from experience from research and trusted sites like this one
tank mate guide
http://www.seahorse.org/library/arti...ankmates.shtml

great, they list SPS corals as 2 and 3. lets see what 2 and 3 are !

2 - these are a bit riskier, and you should proceed with caution. Many of the fish will be more present in the water column and may have faster or more erratic swimming patterns. There may be some competition for food as well as a possible chance for aggression towards the seahorses from the fish and inverts. [NO MENTION OF CORAL, OR STING]

3 - I wouldn't keep any of these critters with my seahorses, but you're welcome to try. 3's are on the dangerous side. The fish will not only be in the water column but often have a distinct presence. There is a good chance for food competition and aggression. The corals have the ability to sting or typically don't do well. If you're planning to try anything that is ranked as a 3, please have alternative plans to house the species if a problem arises.


notice the OR ?
research is great way of learning, but its important to research correctly and understand the info correctly specially if you wish to share the knowledge with others. we do not want guesses becoming facts.

this goes for many other corals on that list.

[c.declivisowner]

i knew SPS stung other corals but i had no idea they would sting seahorses.

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by mtc1966

there are sps that are less risky then others . i just dont think they are worth the risk.

not really.

but this is fair, its your opinion, I just think its wrong to come on and say SPS sting seahorses, when you clearly do not know.

thanks.

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by c.declivisowner

i knew SPS stung other corals but i had no idea they would sting seahorses.

that's cause they do not.

[c.declivisowner]

wait im confused so they dont sting or they do????

[c.declivisowner]

Originally Posted by Allmost

that's cause they do not.

oh ok!

[mtc1966]

Originally Posted by Allmost

that's cause they do not.

interesting they do not sting then maybe you can explain the risks of 2 or 3 and 3 clearly says sting .
i am sure others will chime in on this once they read the post . they do sting and that can irritate there skin which could lead to other problems . its a risk and 1 i prefer not to take . to each his own . its funny you point out the or which meens they may or may not sting . but the strongly tell another poster they do not sting ??

[c.declivisowner]

Originally Posted by mtc1966

interesting they do not sting then maybe you can explain the risks of 2 or 3 and 3 clearly says sting .
i am sure others will chime in on this once they read the post . they do sting and that can irritate there skin which could lead to other problems . its a risk and 1 i prefer not to take . to each his own . its funny you point out the or which meens they may or may not sting . but the strongly tell another poster they do not sting ??

i think im just gonna stay away from SPS
is it true that some LPS will eat a seahorse i heard that from a guy commenting on a you tube video ? and cant LPS sting too like frogspawn and chalices and stuff like that? is the only coral you can keep with them soft coral and algae?will NPS coral be ok with seahorses or will they eat them too?

[c.declivisowner]

like what is a sweeper tentacle on a chalice grabs a seahorse? will that even happen? and what would happen to the seahorse?

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by mtc1966

interesting they do not sting then maybe you can explain the risks of 2 or 3 and 3 clearly says sting .
i am sure others will chime in on this once they read the post . they do sting and that can irritate there skin which could lead to other problems . its a risk and 1 i prefer not to take . to each his own . its funny you point out the or which meens they may or may not sting . but the strongly tell another poster they do not sting ??

okay lets break this down a bit.

1. you have NO personal experience, and basing your post on a statement you have read.

2. I HAVE personal experience that they cause no harm to seahorses as far as stinging.

3. the statement 3 up there, means SPS and seahorses arent compatible ! not cause of sting but cause of the second reason."typically don't do well."
seahorses are dirty SPS want clean water, thats what that statement mean.

I Will PM ray and Dan you chime in and correct you !

it is ppl like you, who make FALSE STATEMENTS, and send New other reefers in WRONG direction !
its ppl like you, who make more experienced reefers NOT post !

not cool ...

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by c.declivisowner

i think im just gonna stay away from SPS
is it true that some LPS will eat a seahorse i heard that from a guy commenting on a you tube video ? and cant LPS sting too like frogspawn and chalices and stuff like that? is the only coral you can keep with them soft coral and algae?will NPS coral be ok with seahorses or will they eat them too?

NO to most LPS. they have potent sting in most cases.

I have a "flower pot coral"[Goneopora] with my seahorses too, and that is fine.

dont let ppl with NO experience fool you !

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by c.declivisowner

like what is a sweeper tentacle on a chalice grabs a seahorse? will that even happen? and what would happen to the seahorse?

the tenticle WILL sting it.

ever touched a carpet anemone ? same thing.

it wont "grab" the seahorse, it would sting ir, causing secondary infection,

NOT SPS THOUGH.

most LPS, have a large mouth, so if SEAHORSE is hitching around there, it can get EATEN.

there are also LARGE mushrooms, which EAT FISH.

[c.declivisowner]

ok lets just say they dont sting(idk if they do or they dont and i dont want to cause trouble) both of you guys agree you would need a very good skimmer and do lots of water changes to keep the water quality good enough for SPS correct? and allmost what temp did u keep your seahorse tank at that wouldnt kill any SPS arent they supposed to be very sensitive to even the tiniest temp swing and this would be a durastic temp change keeping them at 72

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by c.declivisowner

ok lets just say they dont sting(idk if they do or they dont and i dont want to cause trouble) both of you guys agree you would need a very good skimmer and do lots of water changes to keep the water quality good enough for SPS correct? and allmost what temp did u keep your seahorse tank at that wouldnt kill any SPS arent they supposed to be very sensitive to even the tiniest temp swing and this would be a durastic temp change keeping them at 72

I am not saying keep SPS, you will NOT be successfull !

and I do not think, nor advice others to do what I do ! I have kept SPS for many years, and Seahorses about 5-6 years !

FWIW .... I keep SPS at 72 with deep water angels .... yes, angels eat SPS too...

so please do not get me wrong, I am not saying you should keep SPS, I dont think it would work out for you. but the statment that "SPS polyps sting seahorses" is simply wrong, and I felt like correcting it and not sure why this person with no experience is arguing with me who has it in front of my eyes as I type this


sorry for taking the thread on an extra ride

[c.declivisowner]

ok im gonna stay away from SPS it seems like it would be hard to keep both seahorses and SPS in the same tank. im just gonna stay with soft corals.

[Allmost]

Originally Posted by c.declivisowner

ok im gonna stay away from SPS it seems like it would be hard to keep both seahorses and SPS in the same tank. im just gonna stay with soft corals.

yea that's the best choice