Biff's Seahorse Tank

• Jan 23, 2011

• #1

Bifferwine

I am a girl

I'm starting a new tank tomorrow. I'm going to dig out the old BioCube from the shed and set it up. After discussing it with Picasso, I've (we've) decided to stock it with four H. erectus seahorses. The height of the tank (15") was an initial concern of mine and Hannah's (little_fish), but I'm not interested in breeding them, and I'm not going to add a lot of sand, so I think it's workable.

I don't have a stand, so I will have to go shopping for that tomorrow. It's also one of the older versions of the BioCube that has the iffy PC lighting (no upgrades), so it should be good for horses. I have a whole bunch of dead rock in my shed that I'll be using, and I'll be using established sand. I'll have to get a new pump for it, and I'll be converting the back compartment into a fuge for my Magical Chaeto.

So...new build starts tomorrow.

 

Last edited: Jan 23, 2011

• Jan 23, 2011

• #2

Grassman

Reefing newb

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

I can't wait to see it Biff!!!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #3

Aquatic

Reefing newb

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

Sounds awesome =D Keep us posted!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #4

AmberSunrise

Reef enthusiast

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

I am torn between horses or other fishes I haven't bought anything for my tank because I am so indecisive lol.

Cant wait to see it!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #5

Smitty

Reef pro

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

We knew it was only a matter of time. :) Can't wait to see it.

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #6

parrotchute

DUSTOFF MEDEVAC

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #7

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

I have to finish this week's homework before I can do anything today. :( Part of the deal... :cry:

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #8

Aquatic

Reefing newb

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

Bifferwine said:

I have to finish this week's homework before I can do anything today. :( Part of the deal... :cry:

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Excuses! The tank is way more important!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #9

rdahlke1105

I'm a girl.

This is terrific Biff...you know those pinto seahorses are h. erectus.

ORA Pinto Seahorse - Hippocampus erectus | Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

They are just so cute.

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #10

SaltwaterNoob17

Reefing newb

Sounds awesome, Biff!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #11

Bifferwine

I am a girl

rdahlke1105 said:

This is terrific Biff...you know those pinto seahorses are h. erectus.

ORA Pinto Seahorse - Hippocampus erectus | Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

They are just so cute.

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I did see those -- adorable! Catherine also linked me to these "panda seahorses" as I like to call them!

Unusual - $150.00 :: Seahorse Corral - Home to hundreds and hundreds of fat and happy tank raised seahorses

They are $160 apiece though... Too rich for my blood. :)

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #12

little_fish

Moderator

The panda one is cute, but i dont really like them all that much. I like the bright colored one! Yay for Yellow!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #13

Bifferwine

I am a girl

I just finished moving the living room furniture around to make a spot for the tank. I decided to put it here. There used to be a table on the wall, hence why there is a scratch line. :grumble:

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #14

Bifferwine

I am a girl

So...about this whole BioCube thing.

Nevermind.

I just bought a new tank today. Haha. It will suit the horses better. Christian is washing it out and prepping it for spray paint right now.

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #15

rdahlke1105

I'm a girl.

Bifferwine said:

So...about this whole BioCube thing.

Nevermind.

I just bought a new tank today. Haha. It will suit the horses better. Christian is washing it out and prepping it for spray paint right now.

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:scratchch: Dang Biff, this is tank number...what?

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #16

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Only tank #3! I have my 90 at home, and the 3 gallon pico at work.

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #17

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Here is the new tank. The light consists of 45 LEDs... I'm guessing they are 1 watt. Not super bright, but should be good enough for softies and macro. I've just got to clean everything off, and start making water.

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #18

rdahlke1105

I'm a girl.

Now that is nice...I wouldn't mind something like that in my bedroom...what was Petsmart charging for it?

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #19

ErinCahir

Sausage Wrangler

I love it!

 

• Jan 23, 2011

• #20

Bifferwine

I am a girl

The stand was $76, and the tank with lights was like $115 I think? Less than $200 total.