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Seahorses in the Aquarium: 5 Things You Should Know Beforehand

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Hi All,

I began working with seahorses in the 1960’s, and remain both fascinated and frustrated by them.
In 2001, I wrote a book about the Natural History and Care of Seahorses. As I intended, many readers were discouraged, due to the demands involved in their care and the fragile state of wild populations. Today, I am happy to report that captive-born individuals of several species are regularly available, and that the task of feeding them (a major stumbling block) has been greatly simplified. Still, they are not ideal for every aquarist. Following are some important points to consider before you decide to keep these intriguing but challenging fishes. Read article here http://bitly.com/Wbb08v
Thanks, Frank
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Thanks for the links and info, Frank. I've been fascinated with seahorses for a long time, and hope someday to keep a few.

We went to a seahorse farm in Hawaii, and it was one of the top ten coolest things I've ever seen. Giant saltwater tanks of seahorses, and all sorts of intriguing discussion.

I hope someday to make it to the great barrier reef, so I can see some leafy sea dragons, my favorites, up close.
 
Shadera said:
Thanks for the links and info, Frank. I've been fascinated with seahorses for a long time, and hope someday to keep a few.

We went to a seahorse farm in Hawaii, and it was one of the top ten coolest things I've ever seen. Giant saltwater tanks of seahorses, and all sorts of intriguing discussion.

I hope someday to make it to the great barrier reef, so I can see some leafy sea dragons, my favorites, up close.
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Thanks for the kind words and great to hear your news...a happy, healthy new year to you and yours, Frank
 
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