Seahorse question

semigodd154 · 08-18-2006, 12:20 PM

I set up a new tank a couple of months ago a 29g mainly to be a softie tank with the option of adding clams the lighting is a 20" sunpod 150 7" above the water I've been tossing the idea around of having some ponies in this tank but i need to get a handle on how much current the tank should have ie total turnover in main display so as not to stress the horses. Thanks in advance.

Shaun

semigodd154 · 08-18-2006, 04:07 PM

Gina · 08-18-2006, 06:05 PM

For a Seahorse tank you would want 3-5X the tank volume.
The problem with this is, you end up with algae and cyano because of the low flow.
Alot of people are now using spray bars to get the 10-15X turn over without blowing the Seahorses around. The spray bar breaks up the amount of water that comes out.
Some others are placing the power heads in the rocks to break up the amount of water that is produced by it.

The idea is to get that right balance where you have a decent turn over without blowing your ponies away.

I kinda like the idea of the spray bar.

Hope this helps.

semigodd154 · 08-18-2006, 06:12 PM

amazing how a few year ago how popular spray bars were then they were no good now they are making a come back for ponies good use of recycling lol

08-18-2006, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
semigodd154 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mayfield ny Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Seahorse question I set up a new tank a couple of months ago a 29g mainly to be a softie tank with the option of adding clams the lighting is a 20" sunpod 150 7" above the water I've been tossing the idea around of having some ponies in this tank but i need to get a handle on how much current the tank should have ie total turnover in main display so as not to stress the horses. Thanks in advance. Shaun __________________ 44 gal cubish BB 24x18x24 with lots of flow 2xkorillia 4's and 2xkorillia 1's approx. 70x turnover sumpless no livestock yet still deciding on lights (love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

08-18-2006, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
semigodd154 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mayfield ny Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Seahorse question __________________ 44 gal cubish BB 24x18x24 with lots of flow 2xkorillia 4's and 2xkorillia 1's approx. 70x turnover sumpless no livestock yet still deciding on lights (love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

08-18-2006, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Seahorse question For a Seahorse tank you would want 3-5X the tank volume. The problem with this is, you end up with algae and cyano because of the low flow. Alot of people are now using spray bars to get the 10-15X turn over without blowing the Seahorses around. The spray bar breaks up the amount of water that comes out. Some others are placing the power heads in the rocks to break up the amount of water that is produced by it. The idea is to get that right balance where you have a decent turn over without blowing your ponies away. I kinda like the idea of the spray bar. Hope this helps. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-18-2006, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
semigodd154 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mayfield ny Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Seahorse question amazing how a few year ago how popular spray bars were then they were no good now they are making a come back for ponies good use of recycling lol __________________ 44 gal cubish BB 24x18x24 with lots of flow 2xkorillia 4's and 2xkorillia 1's approx. 70x turnover sumpless no livestock yet still deciding on lights (love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

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