waitasecun
Reefing newb
So I am thinking about setting one of these up but I hate sponge filters....Is there any other way to go?
Dwarf Sea horse tank
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little_fish
Moderator
yes, however these guys are one of the most difficult fish to keep because they only eat live foods. Very few people can keep them alive longer than 2 months. I highly suggest you continue to research them before you commit.
waitasecun
Reefing newb
Thank you for your concern...I have actually had them before. I own 2 brine hatheries and plenty of nauplii for them....The only thing I dont have is a small enough sponge filter since I threw my last one away....but truth be told, I hated using a sponge filter since it isnt true filtration.....but I have been told by many that any kind of filtration would suck them up......since they are so small and cannot swim against any current(I agree on this point), but I am still hoping that perhaps someone has another method of filtration for these guys....Thank you for your quick reply.....
Smitty
Reef pro
Maybe you can set up a small hob refugium for the filtration.
little_fish
Moderator
+1 Smitty
you could get a small HOB filter, fill it with rubble and cheato and it would work great for filtration and water movement. Just be sure to cover the intake with a thick layer of cheato or a sponge.
The live rock will be your main, and best source of filtration
you could get a small HOB filter, fill it with rubble and cheato and it would work great for filtration and water movement. Just be sure to cover the intake with a thick layer of cheato or a sponge.
The live rock will be your main, and best source of filtration
waitasecun
Reefing newb
that could work....and it would be pretty cheap
waitasecun
Reefing newb
Yea...thats kind of how a friend of mine did it but a few of his sea horses still got pulled in even with a thick layer of sponge/filter floss covering the intake....
little_fish
Moderator
put a smaller pump in the filter then
AmberSunrise
Reef enthusiast
I agree that using LR is going to be the best filtration. You might also consider emailing Pete at seahorse.com or posting on their forums they are the pros and very knowledgeable
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