Seahorse tank plumbed into 40g breeder acro dominated system with sump

[joseph.timbs]

I’m thinking of plumbing in a 10g refugium/seahorse display under my 3 year established acro dominant 40g breeder/ 20g sump..
my salinity is 1.026, 7 dkh, 300 cal, 1300 mag. Temp 89.0. Would a seahorse be healthy in my tank with given parameters?
Planned to gravity overflow fed sump from 40g. Into first chamber with protein skimmer, next chamber chaeto now but may change it open because of macro algae growth n seahorse tank. 3rd chamber large pump for display and a second smaller pump to pump into new seahorse ten gallon, with gravity overflow returning to sump pumped into display, keeping only flow from small pump, to keep it low for the seahorse..
What do y’all think? Seahorse tank would have a bit of rock, low flow type corals and other friendly cool coinhabitants. Also cool macroalgaes, non photogenic plants, pieces like gorge, maybe Xenia not sure yet what do think of my first plans? Something I should know? Something I shouldn’t do?

 

[*GAREEF*]

I’m thinking of plumbing in a 10g refugium/seahorse display under my 3 year established acro dominant 40g breeder/ 20g sump..
my salinity is 1.026, 7 dkh, 300 cal, 1300 mag. Temp 89.0. Would a seahorse be healthy in my tank with given parameters?
Planned to gravity overflow fed sump from 40g. Into first chamber with protein skimmer, next chamber chaeto now but may change it open because of macro algae growth n seahorse tank. 3rd chamber large pump for display and a second smaller pump to pump into new seahorse ten gallon, with gravity overflow returning to sump pumped into display, keeping only flow from small pump, to keep it low for the seahorse..
What do y’all think? Seahorse tank would have a bit of rock, low flow type corals and other friendly cool coinhabitants. Also cool macroalgaes, non photogenic plants, pieces like gorge, maybe Xenia not sure yet what do think of my first plans? Something I should know? Something I shouldn’t do?

Can you post a picture of your system?

 

[SaltyWalty]

Most things seem good but the temperature seems kind of high. I would also love to see photos of the system

 

[*GAREEF*]

Most things seem good but the temperature seems kind of high. I would also love to see photos of the system

What about the 300 on the calcium on an acro dominant tank?
I’ve never let mine get that low so I’m very curious here of what effect it is having on the acros.

 

[joseph.timbs]

390 cal* sorry, I was wondering most about temp/ ph because idk what ideal range is for seahorses

 

[joseph.timbs]

Here’s pics;
1st DT,2nd current ATO reservoir cabinet with small closet where new sump goes,3rd pic,current sump that will be moved to small closet.. 4th pic, side shot of 40g display with equipment, controller’s, etc 5th pic current livestock etc in 40g.5th pic left side of sump( dc pump controller,?protein skimmer… sump will be upgraded to 20 long new, new 10g “seahorse/microfauna” tank will go inside the stand where previous 10g sump was located

 

[Eric R.]

I wouldn’t recommend it. 10g is too small for anything but dwarf seahorses, but dwarf seahorses need live food and are not the easiest to keep. Seahorses are also very sensitive to vibrio infections, and need water temperatures below 74 degrees.

If you want a great source on seahorse keeping info, lookup Felicia McCaulley on YouTube. She works for Biota. Here she is on Melevs Reef:

 

[*GAREEF*]

390 cal* sorry, I was wondering most about temp/ ph because idk what ideal range is for seahorses

There are many varieties that range in temperature. However, if I were you, I would try to get a more lower stable temperature.
I’ve found in higher temperatures any problem that might be encountered is exasperated by higher temps.
78f is my preferred temperature for coral and several varieties of seahorses.
It seems to me like you have a lot going on already with your system and I’d recommend a separate system all together for your planned seahorses, especially if your going to keep that high of a temperature.

 

[littlefishy]

Lower temp with room a/c, and go for it! I've always liked display refugiums and that's essentially what you'd have.

 

[joseph.timbs]

Yeah temp was my biggest concern. @littlefishy me too, that’s what I was going for. Mermaid plants, sponges, chocolate chip starfish, condy anemone, Xenia, feather dusters, perhaps valentini puffer (maybe not big enough for one), mangrove etc. depending on compatibility, seahorses were at the top of the list but might get the X.. still planning, any other ideas feel free to throw em at me!