Are they easy to take care of?
2006-07-28 04:56:44 · 14 answers · asked by Mike3st 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It is more then possible, but ic can be costly and time consuming. This site is dedicated to seahorse keepers and will have all the information you will need (including breeders)
http://www.seahorse.org/
2006-07-28 05:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can buy a few different types of seahorse in the pet trade, but they are saltwater fish.
Unless you're experienced it'll likely die on you, as seahorses, like many saltwater creatures, are very fragile. Saltwater tanks are harder to manage than a freshwater one, and usually have to be larger as it helps regulate the temperature and chemicals.
If you do want to eventually get a seahorse, I would read up on saltwater tanks and start with the most basic system you can find and with the hardiest fish you can find. They can probably help you with this at a pet store. After the tank has been established for awhile you might be able to buy and keep a seahorse.
2006-07-28 05:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Right On 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can own a seahorse as a pet. You can purchase them through any salt water aquarium store that deals in tropical fish.
They are extremely hard to take care of. They are a fragile sea creature & do not do well in captivity.
I have had a reef tank for many years, and tried keeping seahorses with little luck.
I think they are best kept in the ocean where they belong
2006-07-28 05:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course but you must have a salt water aquarium that is set up. The water conditions must be almost perfect or Salt water fish and Seahorses will not survive. If you have never done aquariums before try fresh water first and let the seahorses stay in the ocean.
2006-07-28 05:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Diane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and Yes,
Seahorses are sold at just about evry salt water aquarium store.
They are fairly easy to take care of, so long as you get the proper equipment. Many people keep them in small 5 gallon tanks with nothing else in there.
With the proper filters and maintenance, they are not much trouble.
find a local salt water fish store, they will be happy to answer any questions and explain all the details of maintaining a small salt water tank
2006-07-28 05:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by urbanbulldogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can own a seahorse as a pet., You can purchase them through any salt water aquarium store that deals in tropical fish.
They are extremely hard to take care of. They are a fragile sea creature & do not do well in captivity.
2006-07-28 05:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had seahorses. I caught them wild at the beach by accident with my cast net. The females look like tiny little snakes. I kept them in a 20 gal tank with water & sand & a few other fish from the same beach. They lived just fine. The females hid in the grass, and the male just didn't move around much. They are not much fun, but you can have them.
2006-07-28 05:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, of course, but only in a salt water aquarium.
There are many different species, so whoever said they're endangered isn't exactly correct.
2006-07-28 06:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by nfaustman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. I had 1 when I was younger. This is the link for everything u need 2 know. http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/SeahorseFactsAndInfo.shtml
2006-07-28 05:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by applelicious32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's possible but you need to do your research!! Salt water tanks alone are hard to manage so you need to look into it.
2006-07-28 05:13:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋