Seahorses in a JBJ Nano Cube

BarbMazz · 08-03-2008, 11:16 AM

I've purchased a 24g JBJ Nano Cube that I'd like to make a species specific tank... some of the things in the running include:

1. seahorses, but I've read that nanos are not good setups for seahorses
2. an anglerfish, but John doesn't like the idea of a fish hunting down and eating other live fishes in front of his face.
3. clownfish/anemone tank, with my pair of Doni's clowns and an RBTA/GBTA. This seems the most likely since the clown babies will be ready about the time this tank could be cycled!

Can you pony experts please give me the rundown of pros and cons of keeping seahorses in a nano cube? I understand that mods would be necessary for successful keeping.

Thanks for your help!

panmanmatt · 08-03-2008, 11:24 AM

The largest problem with the Nanocubes is they run too hot for seahorses and the flow tends to be a little high. A chiller is a definite must. You can always swap out the pumps for a smaller one or just put something on the outlet to break up the flow. A few folks use the Hydor rotating flow deflectors to do this.
That tank would only work short term also as the horses would out grow it.

An angler tank would be cool and they can be switched over to accept frozen foods so feeding live isn't always necessary.

SeahorseBT · 08-03-2008, 02:26 PM

I have sh's in a biocube and I just have a small fan on it that keeps it at 73. If ti gets higher then I turn it on.

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BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,052 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Seahorses in a JBJ Nano Cube I've purchased a 24g JBJ Nano Cube that I'd like to make a species specific tank... some of the things in the running include: 1. seahorses, but I've read that nanos are not good setups for seahorses 2. an anglerfish, but John doesn't like the idea of a fish hunting down and eating other live fishes in front of his face. 3. clownfish/anemone tank, with my pair of Doni's clowns and an RBTA/GBTA. This seems the most likely since the clown babies will be ready about the time this tank could be cycled! Can you pony experts please give me the rundown of pros and cons of keeping seahorses in a nano cube? I understand that mods would be necessary for successful keeping. Thanks for your help! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

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panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Seahorses in a JBJ Nano Cube The largest problem with the Nanocubes is they run too hot for seahorses and the flow tends to be a little high. A chiller is a definite must. You can always swap out the pumps for a smaller one or just put something on the outlet to break up the flow. A few folks use the Hydor rotating flow deflectors to do this. That tank would only work short term also as the horses would out grow it. An angler tank would be cool and they can be switched over to accept frozen foods so feeding live isn't always necessary. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

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SeahorseBT Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 2,277 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Seahorses in a JBJ Nano Cube I have sh's in a biocube and I just have a small fan on it that keeps it at 73. If ti gets higher then I turn it on. __________________ -Blake My 34 Gallon Seahorse and Macro Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...acro-tank.html My 46 Gallon LPS Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-lps-tank.html My 120 Gallon Reef-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html

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