Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! - Page 11

lcstorc · 07-24-2008, 12:07 PM

Awesome!
They are adorable all snuggled up together.

SeahorseBT · 07-24-2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks Lynn, and Matt do you really think I will have sucess the first time around? I will have to post pics of my fry tanks when I get them set up so you can see if everything looks good.

So when I break this tank down I will have the left over sand. Can I put it in the new tank or will that spike my params? I need as much sand as possible for my BSJF. He's coming in next week.

SeahorseBT · 07-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Here's some more pics, the male is courting her in them.

Wolfgang8810 · 07-24-2008, 07:29 PM

holy crap they look awesome!!! keep us updated please please please

SeahorseBT · 07-24-2008, 08:08 PM

No problem, and thanks for the compliment. I take pics at least every other day any way so I don't mind posting. I can't wait for the fry.

Wolfgang8810 · 07-24-2008, 08:22 PM

me neither! I love the way they change colors. The more colorful one right now is the female correct? Or have they transferred the yunguns yet?

SeahorseBT · 07-24-2008, 11:16 PM

The white-ish orange one is the male trying to impress the female. They change colors though.I missed the transfer if they did, but there is a possiblity he could be preggo. I am getting some fry from a friend who doesn't have the time to raise them in a week though. IF my male is preggo then he is duethe 30th. I haven't noticed a huge increase in pouch size but it is his first time and sometimes they don't get that big.

Varga · 07-24-2008, 11:21 PM

what happens if I put a pair of SH's in my reef tank? I've seen pipefish in a reef tank.

SeahorseBT · 07-24-2008, 11:25 PM

Seahorses requirse a temp of 70-74, low flow, direct and daily feedings, non-agressive tank mates and soft coral(no LPS or SPS) so my guess is that they would die. Sorry, these guys really need a species specific tank.

panmanmatt · 07-24-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

what happens if I put a pair of SH's in my reef tank? I've seen pipefish in a reef tank.

They will either get stung by the corals or develop a bacterial infection due to the high temperatures. Either way the outcome won't be good.

Blake, you have as good a chance of success as anyone else does. You have the dedication to make it work. I am sure you'll do just fine.

Craig Manoukian · 07-25-2008, 12:41 AM

Fabulous Blake!

SeahorseBT · 07-25-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panmanmatt

Blake, you have as good a chance of success as anyone else does. You have the dedication to make it work. I am sure you'll do just fine.

Aw shucks, thanks Matt. I'll try my best. I will be happy just to raise 1 from this batch.

SeahorseBT · 07-25-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Fabulous Blake!

Thanks Craig

SeahorseBT · 07-25-2008, 03:53 PM

I am going to petsmart to get fry tank supplies.Heres the list:
-(2) 10 gallon tanks
-(2)air pumps
-(1) filter I already have one.
-(1)sponge filter

I want to try 2 different setups one with a cycled sponge filter and one with just a filter and daily water changes. I will plumb them into a sump if I can raise a reasonable amount from this batch.

I will have the 10 gallons side by side and have a divider made of plexi glass with holes and screen. On one side I will have the fry and one the other I will have the filter.

I will have to seal the divider in so what should I use? Thanks in advance.

panmanmatt · 07-25-2008, 04:00 PM

Just run a bead of silicone along the edge of the divider to seal it. You can always scrape it off with a razor blade at a later date if you need to take out the divider.

07-24-2008, 12:07 PM	#151 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,864 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Awesome! They are adorable all snuggled up together. __________________ 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

07-24-2008, 01:18 PM	#152 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Thanks Lynn, and Matt do you really think I will have sucess the first time around? I will have to post pics of my fry tanks when I get them set up so you can see if everything looks good. So when I break this tank down I will have the left over sand. Can I put it in the new tank or will that spike my params? I need as much sand as possible for my BSJF. He's coming in next week. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#153 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Here's some more pics, the male is courting her in them. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-24-2008, 07:29 PM	#154 (permalink)
Wolfgang8810 Achilles Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 816 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! holy crap they look awesome!!! keep us updated please please please __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

07-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#155 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! No problem, and thanks for the compliment. I take pics at least every other day any way so I don't mind posting. I can't wait for the fry. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-24-2008, 08:22 PM	#156 (permalink)
Wolfgang8810 Achilles Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 816 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! me neither! I love the way they change colors. The more colorful one right now is the female correct? Or have they transferred the yunguns yet? __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

07-24-2008, 11:16 PM	#157 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! The white-ish orange one is the male trying to impress the female. They change colors though.I missed the transfer if they did, but there is a possiblity he could be preggo. I am getting some fry from a friend who doesn't have the time to raise them in a week though. IF my male is preggo then he is duethe 30th. I haven't noticed a huge increase in pouch size but it is his first time and sometimes they don't get that big. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-24-2008, 11:21 PM	#158 (permalink)
Varga Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,315 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! what happens if I put a pair of SH's in my reef tank? I've seen pipefish in a reef tank. __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

07-24-2008, 11:25 PM	#159 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Seahorses requirse a temp of 70-74, low flow, direct and daily feedings, non-agressive tank mates and soft coral(no LPS or SPS) so my guess is that they would die. Sorry, these guys really need a species specific tank. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-25-2008, 12:41 AM	#161 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Fabulous Blake! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

07-25-2008, 03:53 PM	#164 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! I am going to petsmart to get fry tank supplies.Heres the list: -(2) 10 gallon tanks -(2)air pumps -(1) filter I already have one. -(1)sponge filter I want to try 2 different setups one with a cycled sponge filter and one with just a filter and daily water changes. I will plumb them into a sump if I can raise a reasonable amount from this batch. I will have the 10 gallons side by side and have a divider made of plexi glass with holes and screen. On one side I will have the fry and one the other I will have the filter. I will have to seal the divider in so what should I use? Thanks in advance. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 46 gallon Seahorse Tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

07-25-2008, 04:00 PM	#165 (permalink)
panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,028 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blake's 46 Gallon Seahorse Tank Chronicle! Just run a bead of silicone along the edge of the divider to seal it. You can always scrape it off with a razor blade at a later date if you need to take out the divider. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

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