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panmanmatt · 03-03-2007, 09:43 PM

Lynn, they don't really change sex, but they aren't born with a brood pouch, It develops as they mature. And just like humans, some seahorses are late bloomers and develop later than others.

I had a "female" erectus that I got at an approximate age of 9-11 months old. I had her for 2 months before I introduced her to my other pair of seahorse. After 2 days in the tank with my others "she" developed a brood pouch. She had been a solitary seahorse since bought from the breeder, I rescued her from near death becasue the original purchaser didn't know how to care for her. It seems that since she had never been with another mature seahorse that there was no need to mature sexual. Once put with the others "she" matured in a matter of days.

lcstorc · 03-03-2007, 09:46 PM

That is pretty cool. Good thing I don't really care if they are males or females. They are really small so I am looking forward to watching them grow. It should be fun. They are slurping mysis like champs so I am really happy. I may have to move the clown goby though. I had read that they are ok with ponies, but he seems to be picking on them a bit. I'll give them another hour or so and if he is still doing it, he will go into the reef.

panmanmatt · 03-03-2007, 09:49 PM

Clown gobies usually aren't a problem. I would give them a day or so, may just be he's interested in the newness of them. Should settle down after lights out or in a few days. My clown gobies have always been fine with the ponies.

lcstorc · 03-03-2007, 09:51 PM

I am very glad to hear that. I love the little guy and already have one in the reef. I'll give him a bit. It may just be new fish syndrome. At least I hope so. Glad to hear you don't have any problems with them.

Rougiem · 03-03-2007, 10:34 PM

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Woodstock · 03-03-2007, 10:53 PM

Welcome PanManMatt!

lgerold · 03-03-2007, 11:00 PM

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Travis · 03-04-2007, 12:30 AM

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03-03-2007, 09:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
panmanmatt Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 1,986 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: forum leader!!! Lynn, they don't really change sex, but they aren't born with a brood pouch, It develops as they mature. And just like humans, some seahorses are late bloomers and develop later than others. I had a "female" erectus that I got at an approximate age of 9-11 months old. I had her for 2 months before I introduced her to my other pair of seahorse. After 2 days in the tank with my others "she" developed a brood pouch. She had been a solitary seahorse since bought from the breeder, I rescued her from near death becasue the original purchaser didn't know how to care for her. It seems that since she had never been with another mature seahorse that there was no need to mature sexual. Once put with the others "she" matured in a matter of days.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: forum leader!!! That is pretty cool. Good thing I don't really care if they are males or females. They are really small so I am looking forward to watching them grow. It should be fun. They are slurping mysis like champs so I am really happy. I may have to move the clown goby though. I had read that they are ok with ponies, but he seems to be picking on them a bit. I'll give them another hour or so and if he is still doing it, he will go into the reef. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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panmanmatt Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 1,986 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: forum leader!!! Clown gobies usually aren't a problem. I would give them a day or so, may just be he's interested in the newness of them. Should settle down after lights out or in a few days. My clown gobies have always been fine with the ponies.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: forum leader!!! I am very glad to hear that. I love the little guy and already have one in the reef. I'll give him a bit. It may just be new fish syndrome. At least I hope so. Glad to hear you don't have any problems with them. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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