Hello,
This is a very ballpark post.
I have a 5 gallon macro algae tank that is only inhabited by a sexy shrimp at the moment.
Due to this, I have a very large population of amphipods prospering. Very easily in the hundreds, possibly in the thousands. Lots of amphipods.
I had plans to add rock flower nems and more sexy shrimp, however I would like to pursue other options as well.
I’ve had interest in seahorses and pipefish for awhile, however I’ve always shied away because of their feeding.
Is there a species of either that would be able to sustain itself on the amphipods the tank population is able to replenish?
I just don’t have many sources showing specifics in terms of how much they eat. Just how often. If a dwarf seahorse only eats 3 amphipods per meal, I’ll be fine. If they eat 30, I won’t.
Thank you all.
This is a very ballpark post.
I have a 5 gallon macro algae tank that is only inhabited by a sexy shrimp at the moment.
Due to this, I have a very large population of amphipods prospering. Very easily in the hundreds, possibly in the thousands. Lots of amphipods.
I had plans to add rock flower nems and more sexy shrimp, however I would like to pursue other options as well.
I’ve had interest in seahorses and pipefish for awhile, however I’ve always shied away because of their feeding.
Is there a species of either that would be able to sustain itself on the amphipods the tank population is able to replenish?
I just don’t have many sources showing specifics in terms of how much they eat. Just how often. If a dwarf seahorse only eats 3 amphipods per meal, I’ll be fine. If they eat 30, I won’t.
Thank you all.