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Giveaway time!!! 50 gallon glass tank

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Arvin R said:
I've always wanted to do a seahorse tank but got scared away when I read you're supposed to vacuum daily. Do you have experience with a seahorse tank?
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No, I don't. I've also always wanted to setup one. From my reading, we need to maintain same water quality as reef tank except the temperature & flow.

Link from BRS - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/md-2014-08-seahorse-aquarium-how-to

RECOMMENDED SEAHORSE WATER PARAMETERS​

  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 33 - 35 ppm or 1.020-1.025 SG
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • alkalinity: 8-12 Dkh
  • Ammonia (nh3): Undetectable 0 ppm
  • Nitrite (no2): Undetectable 0 ppm
  • Nitrate (no3): Low <20 PPM
  • Phosphate (PO4): Low <0.2 PPM
  • Calcium (Ca): 350-450 PPM
  • Alkalinity (dKH): 8.0-8.3 dKH
  • Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 PPM
Most seahorses available to hobbyists are going to be tropical meaning tropical water temperatures are necessary. Should you source sub-tropical, temperate, or cold-water horses, the only difference in care is going to be the temperature ranges outlined below in most cases.

  • Tropical: 71-74° F
  • Sub-tropical: 67-70° F
  • Temperate: 64-66° F
 
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