SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 18, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 18, 2006 Took a year to save and create a little haven for our 1st most successful generation. Total 7 male horses after letting go all pairs.... Got to stop breeding for a long time because of work commitment. Hope you guys enjoy my little creation for them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 18, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 18, 2006 Another view from the side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 18, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 18, 2006 closer look at some horses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member c0ol Posted March 18, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 18, 2006 Nice tank bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woverine Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 bro, cool.. can I ask what is the temp of ur tank and the no3 level? tks a lot.. Quote My seahorse tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Darryl85 Posted March 18, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 18, 2006 Bro........ i have to sAy amazing of u to keep them so well........ can share on more informs abt them n how to make sure they can strive in tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cherietung Posted March 19, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi Chris! Congrats that you have found time to post your tank. Very nice. Hope to see you at the farm again one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CKS Posted March 19, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2006 Sweet looking tank!! er.. ur seafans didnt mind ur seahorses hitching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Golden Tooth Posted March 19, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2006 Nice... Quote Bevor Sie das Licht sehen, müssen Sie sterben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Maxstar81 Posted March 19, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2006 Your sea horse are always a pleasure to look at. Nice cosy tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 23, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thank you for the welcoming message.... showing my entire setup. Keeping it neat, simple and easy maintenance is my theme. Consist of: a. 1/10 Hp chiller maintaining temp at 24 to 25 Deg C. b. Box filter (Big) with only bio-ring full. c. Box filter (Small) with chemical filtration such as Seachem Activated Charcoal and Phosphate absober. d. Sump loaded with bio-ring and mini refugium power by 13 Watt PL. Aglae : Chaetomorpha. e. Lighting by Aqua pro. 24 watt Actinic and 24 Watt PL. On only from noon to 8pm. f. Prizm hangon skimmer g. Tank size: 200 litre bare bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 23, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 23, 2006 .....continue. 1. Monthly utility bill $50. 2. Food for 7 horses: 2.5 cubes of Mysis Daily and enrich alternate day with Zoe and Zoecon. 3. Food for worms and Fans: 5cc of Conc DT from AquaTim. 4. Bare bottom tank allow weekly removal of detrius. 5. Top up weekly spoonful of Ca and Mg and trace minerals. 6. Fortnightly replace with DIY salt water 10% using Deionizer. 7. PH = 8.1 and NO3 = 1 PPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 23, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sea fans don't really mind the horses and kind of getting use to each other. Reason for sea fans is to help absorb mysis juice and tube worms to filter out the tiny mysis particles when the horses puff. However, this mere food is not sufficient, so DT come into play. 2 to 3 cubes of mysis daily put a great burden to the sewage plant. Rowa should be used and change 1/3 bottle monthly. Charcoal 1/3 bottle montly. Have fun and keeping a horses only tank may not really be a chore unless productive couple..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member c0ol Posted March 23, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 23, 2006 nice seahorses bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PerculaClownfish Posted March 25, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 nice........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member brittlestars Posted March 25, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 Keep it up Chris! Your work on seahorses command my deepest respect I used to keep them for a while (in 1990s) but failed miserably. I think it is slightly easier to keep now due to better knowledge and technology but still your effort is impressive. Show more pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member brittlestars Posted March 25, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 Btw Chris, as your tank tone is pretty dark, have your horses turn to darker colors at certain times of the day/week? Just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 Well not at all in this tone. But I do realise the horses look abit more orange in amber lighting when my dining hall lit up and tank light turn off. Lower temp would also bring out the colour. Haven't really tried out but would do so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 how long have u been keeping them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slcw Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 what a sight to behold. Quote Azoo Tank (TOTM) >> http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_november/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cdckjn Posted May 8, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted May 8, 2006 Totally inspired. I need to research more before I try my hand at keeping seahorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 guys,anyone with successful breeding of pipefish to share?looking forward to start a small tank consisting only sh and pf....and some corals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Low Posted May 23, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hi Guys, long time no talk busy with work. Well, I have been in horse keeping for 3 years and still fasinated by them. Hope to see more enthusiastic hobbist to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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