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What temperature should I keep my aquarium at for my seahorses? | |||||
Seahorses are found in many oceans of the world. Seahorses can roughly be divided into three groups according to optimal temperatures; temperate, subtropical and tropical. Most beginning keepers start with tropical species because it is easier and much cheaper to heat a tank than it is to cool it.
Tropical species should generally be kept at temperatures between 74-78 degrees F (24-26 degrees C). The hardiest tropical species is H. erectus (perhaps the most tolerant of wide temperature ranges). This species, when captive bred (CB) is the ideal "starter seahorse" and beautiful in its own right. Other tropical species which may be available CB include H. reidi, H. barbouri, H. procerus, H. fuscus and H. kuda. Availability varies by location. Dwarf seahorses (H. zosterae) are very hardy and also can withstand wide ranging temperatures. They do have different requirements than the larger species, and their needs should be separately researched in the Dwarf forum and Library. Subtropical species should generally be kept at 70-74 degrees F (22-25 degrees C). You may need to purchase a chiller to maintain stable tank temperatures if you do not have a strictly temperature controlled room for your tank. Subtropical species include H. ingens, H. whitei, H. capensis and H. tuberculatus. Temperate species should be kept at 66-72 degrees F (19-22 degrees C). You will almost certainly need to purchase a chiller to keep these species. Temperate species include H. abdominalis (potbellies) and H. breviceps Related Topics: | |||||
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