Biff's Seahorse Tank

[Bifferwine]

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.

 

[Grassman]

Re: Biff's Seahorse Build

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

 

[Aquatic]

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Sounds awesome =D Keep us posted!

 

[AmberSunrise]

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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!

 

[Smitty]

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

 

[parrotchute]

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

 

[Bifferwine]

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

 

[Aquatic]

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

Excuses! The tank is way more important!

 

[rdahlke1105]

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.

 

[SaltwaterNoob17]

Sounds awesome, Biff!

 

[Bifferwine]

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.

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. :)

 

[little_fish]

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

 

[Bifferwine]

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:

 

[Bifferwine]

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.

 

[rdahlke1105]

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.

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

 

[Bifferwine]

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

 

[Bifferwine]

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.

 

[rdahlke1105]

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

 

[ErinCahir]

I love it!

 

[Bifferwine]

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