Anemone Question (about my seahorse tank)

[bio_bev]

Hey, I'm just beginning my first seahorse tank and I was wondering which (if any) kind of anemone can dwell in my tank without hurting the seahorses, or demanding too much special requirements. I’ve read a lot of articles, but none give any information about their behavior specifically towards seahorses. I would really appreciate your input on this.

Thanks!

~Bev

[rottn]

Anemones and seahorses DON'T mix. I wouldn't do it if I were you!

See this link about "Seahorse tankmates" found at www.seahorse.org (highly recommend you visit this site if you haven't already... http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/tankmates.shtml (in particular, at the bottom of the document under heading "Notable Groups That Should Be Avoided:".

Good luck!

[Mugster]

Hey, I'm just beginning my first seahorse tank and I was wondering which (if any) kind of anemone can dwell in my tank without hurting the seahorses, or demanding too much special requirements. I’ve read a lot of articles, but none give any information about their behavior specifically towards seahorses. I would really appreciate your input on this.

Thanks!

~Bev





If you're just setting up the tank then it's too immature for an anemone. Tanks should be at least 6 months to a year old before considering an anemone.

As for mixing anemones and seahorses, BIG NO NO!!! Don't do it unless you like wasting your money and watching seahorses die. Seahorses require species specific tanks. In other words, they requrie a tank that is basically setup just for them. Low flow, lots of pods, and no predators or other fish that will compete with them for food as SH's are very poor swimmers and tend not to move too quickly.

If I've missed any points I'm sure someone else will chime in.



Kev :twitch:

[bio_bev]

Ok, thanks for the advice. Got any corals to suggest instead?

[Aaron]

Despite what many other people are going to tell you, SEAHORSES do best on their own. Anemone's are out of the question, and I find many corals to be troublesome as well. Hard coral are often capable of stinging and many soft corals release toxins. If you want try some gorgonians, or if you want coral mushrooms.
Aaron