Can I put a pygmy seahorse in my refugium?

nijunet · 06-18-2006, 11:53 AM

Hi, I have just set up a large CPR refugium and I was wondering if I can add a pygmy seahorse to it? I don't know if this is a crazy question but, I was wondering. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

gch.3 · 06-18-2006, 02:29 PM

hello and welcome! imo i do not think that would be a good idea. he would be very stressed for with the lighting on all the time. im sure others will chime in that have more experince with seahorses. what size is the refugium?

lcstorc · 06-18-2006, 02:37 PM

I'm certainly no expert, but I do have a seahorse tank with 3 Kudas. I would not do it. Seahorses need pretty heavy and frequent feeding which means a lot of attention to keeping the tank clean. Also most people keep their fuge in an unseen area, and if you have ponies you want them somewhere you can enjoy them. I don't think you really want that in a fuge. Also I agree with them wanting some dark time to sleep.
Just my 2 cents, but I would get a dedicated seahorse tank. (I guess that is obvious since I did.)
I thoroughly love mine, but they do take some work and attention particularly to water parameters. Also if you do decide to get them be sure they are captive bred and make sure you see them eating frozen food before you buy.(Mine eat mysis but I'm not that familiar with the little guys.)
Also you could check out seahorse.org . It is a web site and forum just for seahorses and pipefish. The people there may want to offer their opinion.

aquaman3680 · 06-18-2006, 07:33 PM

If it was a display fuge that would be great. I had a display fuge with some awesome pipefish and it was cool, they need some downtime and they need alot of attention. If you can keep your algea groomed and where your seahorse is visible then great have at it. Most people dont pay any attention to their fuges. If you are using it for pods then he will deplete your pods. In my opinion the CPR fuges are too small to do that with but if you can pay some attention to the pony then go ahead.

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nijunet Bryozoan Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 47 View Gallery Karma Komment	Can I put a pygmy seahorse in my refugium? Hi, I have just set up a large CPR refugium and I was wondering if I can add a pygmy seahorse to it? I don't know if this is a crazy question but, I was wondering. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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gch.3 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pa Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Can I put a pygmy seahorse in my refugium? hello and welcome! imo i do not think that would be a good idea. he would be very stressed for with the lighting on all the time. im sure others will chime in that have more experince with seahorses. what size is the refugium?

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,893 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Can I put a pygmy seahorse in my refugium? I'm certainly no expert, but I do have a seahorse tank with 3 Kudas. I would not do it. Seahorses need pretty heavy and frequent feeding which means a lot of attention to keeping the tank clean. Also most people keep their fuge in an unseen area, and if you have ponies you want them somewhere you can enjoy them. I don't think you really want that in a fuge. Also I agree with them wanting some dark time to sleep. Just my 2 cents, but I would get a dedicated seahorse tank. (I guess that is obvious since I did.) I thoroughly love mine, but they do take some work and attention particularly to water parameters. Also if you do decide to get them be sure they are captive bred and make sure you see them eating frozen food before you buy.(Mine eat mysis but I'm not that familiar with the little guys.) Also you could check out seahorse.org . It is a web site and forum just for seahorses and pipefish. The people there may want to offer their opinion. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Can I put a pygmy seahorse in my refugium? If it was a display fuge that would be great. I had a display fuge with some awesome pipefish and it was cool, they need some downtime and they need alot of attention. If you can keep your algea groomed and where your seahorse is visible then great have at it. Most people dont pay any attention to their fuges. If you are using it for pods then he will deplete your pods. In my opinion the CPR fuges are too small to do that with but if you can pay some attention to the pony then go ahead.

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