The seahorse aquarium

[@staticoblivion4089]

The seahorses are so cool to watch swimming around! I’ve seen a few ‘planted’ saltwater tanks before, but they were all nano sized. Hopefully the macroalgae takes off, I think it looks great

[@mizzblaize8736]

I’ve always wanted sea horses but know they are hard to keep so I’ve never gotten them, so happy to be a part of this journey you’re embarking on with these beautiful creatures and I’m so excited to follow along 😍

[@lastmexicano]

I worked at an aquarium as a volunteer and NOBODY was allowed to touch them. Only 1 member of the staff who was very experienced with their care fed, did water changes and cleaned their tank. They are very sensitive and can die quickly

[@ProxoDJ]

The main problem is they need a good established tank and people hate that period and impulse buy (me included, on corals) giving you a massive hit and miss ratio (2 of the same coral, next to each other 1 dies, the other doesn't for example) A good source of where you get the seahorses and a good established tank should do. If you're willing to skip that part, prepare for daily water tests, water changes, baby caring. Edit: Always ask what they feed on in the shop and possibly ask to see them feeding if you' don't completely trust the store.

[@SØA66BABYYY]

@@lastmexicano i had breeding seahorses and aquariums didnt believe us bc of how hard they are lol

[@justslow9483]

@@SØA66BABYYY i wouldn't also believe when a person enters the store and looks at some seahorses and says i have some breeding seahorses XD

[@SØA66BABYYY]

@@justslow9483 it wasnt a store lol it was a aquarium who hadnt even had it done and when we brought the babys in they told us they couldnt take them at the time

[@doha057]

Seahorse has always been one of my favorite, I could watch them all day.

[@Steve_and_his_Animals]

The decorative macroalgae tank keepers, while not common, are a dedicated subset of the marine hobby that has some amazing tanks, but since it's hard to compete with the popularity of reef tanks, their popularity has never really take off. I will say, having kept some macroalgae tanks myself, they can be quite challenging in their own right, as many macroalgae require specific water parameters to flourish, and it's easy to overrun them with nuisance algae. Regardless, it's good to see you're bringing some attention to the idea, no matter how simple.

[@elissajackson5140]

Once again living vicariously through Joey's tanks. Love love love seahorses!

[@vicaroo001]

I do all my vicarious living through Joey's tanks.....

[@marlonmarcano3269]

Joey, your excitement is infectious. I am truly happy for you, they are a great acquisition. I'm always impressed and encouraged when i watch your videos bro, you don't just have these animals for your own enjoyment... you put in the hard work to ensure they are well taken cared of and happy. May more and more hobbyist put so much care into what they are charged to care for. God bless brother.

[@yuriplisetsky8441]

This has honestly made my day! I’ve always loved seahorses because they reminded me of horses but I have never owned them because I have no experience with salt water aquariums and know how unique they are so it’s amazing for you to get them as your content is always so authentic and shows what it’s really like. I hope one day once I’m older and have a stable job I can get more experienced with salt water tanks and eventually have my own seahorse aquarium. I only have one fish tank and it’s a cold water tank as I’m at university but your videos are always such an inspiration to me

[@evilrooster9960]

Macroalgae is AMAZING for the Saltwater community! It works wonders for removing nitrates, just like the plants in freshwater!! Also if the Seahorses don't eat, try culturing Daphnia, all you need is a barebottom tank, and to feed them you can give them Bug Bites or let a bucket sit outside after rain and take some green water and culture that in a jar ir something and feed the daphnia a good squirt every day, Edit: I also hope Macroalgae will help get people into the Saltwater part of the hobby as well!!

[@specialZ45123]

*moans* "I DIDN'T MEAN TO MAKE THAT NOISE" 🤣🤣🤣 In all seriousness it's clear this was a pretty big moment for you. Glad we get to be a part of it!

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

WOW 🤩 Joey! They are stunning! They look amazing swimming around the little aqua scape you created for them. I can’t wait to watch and learn more about them through your videos! I’m so freaking excited you got Seahorses!

[@brettkreider18]

I think this is one of the most exciting videos you’ve made in a long while that grabbed my attention… I can’t keep salt water it all goes over my head but I LOVE getting to experience it second hand through you !

[@williamtufts3600]

I love sea horses. I really hope they do great and hopefully they breed.

[@SØA66BABYYY]

i had breeding seahorses, extremely hard most aquariums dont even get them there.

[@SØA66BABYYY]

like we tried to give them to Mystic Aquarium in CT and they did not believe us.

[@michelehogue5790]

I love the honest and excited Joey! Is so true to yourself and your love for the hobby and craft! You rock.

[@ippaku]

Great job scaping the aquarium I loved it. It was great to see them zoom around and hear your excitement. I always wanted to have a pair myself but to be fair to I realize I’m better suited watching and learning and enjoy you share these experiences. Thank you Joey be well be you

[@EnsignRedSquad]

Those seahorses are amazing! Beautiful, strong and active! I am so happy you made these available to your subscribers.

[@tinchytarantula]

After watching you for years and only having a planted freshwater aquarium I've now taken the plunge and decided to also start my own nano reef tank 👍

[@mattwami]

The seahorses and their aquarium look great! I'd love to see an update on the octopus.

[@aapls]

I think the setup looks so natural which makes it even more beautiful and incredible. Absolutely love the seahorses, overall tank setup adjacent to the octopus! Great job!

[@spinorex6355]

I like seeing you so excited about what you keep Joey. It’s nice to see that someone is doing the hobby for themselves and not for KZbin, and it just makes the viewer happier to see what you’re doing with all the tanks. :)

[@Habdabi]

I will never forget seeing one swimming under pier next to a pillar in the Phillip bay. Was just like this hanging around something circular with plants like this. This off the coast of Melbourne Australia. Looked a bit like these guys too!

[@leen7055]

Love, love, love the seahorses and also your octopuses. Ever since seeing leafy seahorses at the Atlanta Aquarium I've had a special love for seahorses. Glad you got them!!!!!!

[@Loveofpets]

They are so beautiful. This has made me so happy. You should name them after famous horses, Seabiscuit, Secretariate and Man o War

[@huuua2]

12:01 yess..... we do.... LOL glad to see so many of the general subscribers are excited too for you!

[@SkyzzWalker]

10:03 am, just did a 5 gallon water change on my 14 gallon nano reef. It’s Sunday, my only day off and I start smoking my seaweed pen.. I see you upload. Man todays gonna be a great thank you Joey ❤️

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I wouldn't recommend smoking seaweed, it's best to keep it in your tank! 😉. Lol have a great day off!

[@howardasternfan]

It was amazing to me when I worked at a pet store that people would see sea horses and think they were mythical. I'd always hear "They're real?".

[@youngeshmoney]

Proof that 80% of our population are absolute imbeciles 🤣💀

[@gemmabijak6110]

I could watch seahorses all day long, so majestic and stunning x

[@katherine7465]

I think that Of all the videos you’ve done that I’ve watched for many many many years , introductions of new species I’ve never had myself. This has got to be the one I’ve been most excited about. You’re educational as well as fun for those who don’t scape great. I don’t after about 10 years of planted aquariums I still do “it looks pretty there” Great job dude appreciate it.

[@swagmastero9278]

This is the first video I've watched by you, you have such a delightful personality, just a very upbeat presence. Keep it up!

[@lexexotic5376]

Wow! I love this. I was just searching up seahorse tanks for inspiration, and now i have it. Im deff gonna do this for my sea horse tank with plants like those.

[@Dave2noobzgaming]

Love it. I have the same green plants in my refugium and put some in my tank a few months back. Look great when thicker but they do spread their roots through all the substrate and pop up everywhere. You'll find you need to pull some out every few weeks. 😊

[@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx]

Wow Joey super amazing. You should do a update on all your tanks. I would love to see them all and how they are doing. You are amazing guy

[@kaitlingalbraith9912]

I absolutely love this scape. It's simple but stunning.

[@notsure9802]

Absolutely love this. Love sea horses and love the planted salt water look. 💗🥰

[@coreyh8651]

I personally know nothing about seahorses but I can agree they are amazing! My closest aquarium has a couple tanks dedicated to them big and mini. Both are awesome, idk the cost but you should most Definitely load your tank up with them and saltwater snails. Oof that would be a wonderful site to see especially on your channel keep it up!

[@sed6]

I just watched your Aquashella presentation from last year. It was fantastic! I came right over here to subscribe. Continued success in your future!

[@ritesha8050]

the way they swim is great. i could sit and watch them all day

[@joblow5517]

4:55 wow that made me emotional man. Joey's got a real love for these animals.

[@jsmcdorman]

That's why I love seahorses. They just do not care. They are sassy and do what they want to do.

[@sandradolbel2578]

I'm so jealous...my favorite aquatic animal ever. I hope they thrive in your tank...can wait for the next update

[@jeanmck1577]

I always enjoy watching you add new fish but for me, this has to be the best yet. 👌

[@TheBrewster320]

Have a planted highend brackish tank (1.018) for my diamondback terrapin with macroalgae. Those macros will take off! Their growth rate and nutrient uptake is insane compared to freshwater plants.

[@caelanharamis5660]

After seeing you run a saltwater tank like a freshwater tank, I was inspired to give it a go with my own twist - I did an Australian rockpool Biotope, planted with macroalgaes, stocked with seastars, dwarf aquatic hermit crabs, snails & shrimp, all in a 5 gallon. It’s so cool to watch, so different from a freshwater planted tank. I’ve gotta say though, you’re tempting me to start another one for seahorses.

[@iljaxox526]

They’re absolutely stunning Joey, congratulations on the sea horses! They’re definetly one of my favorite animals from how fascinating they are to their appearance!

[@crystalsharp6685]

"I didn't mean to make that noise"😂 I made the same noise with u so no worries! They are so awesome!! 😍

[@amberhalvorsen7197]

This is soooooooo amazing! Can’t wait to see how this goes! You now own my my top 2 fish that I will never keep. Love this so much. Ps we need an Big Momma update lol

[@davethefishdudesteinbock5518]

Joey I Love your humor man. You seem Like a fun guy to go out and grab a few beers with. Keep up the Great content!

[@guinnesschili]

Great video. Seeing the seahorses swimming around your aquarium was better than the Cleveland zoo. Keep doing what you love, because that's what we've come to watch.

[@philbarrett3739]

They're awesome. I would never have the confidence to own any though. Same with the octopus.

[@janeprather8594]

So happy you got the seahorses. I have always enjoyed seeing them at the aquariums. Hope the do awesome for you!!!!🥰

[@stefanovanenio]

The way they swim is super cool and very interesting. I've kept fish for 30 years, I love freshwater, but these fish and this aquarium is, for me at least, the most interesting aquarium, Please give us regular updates even if it is only a minute or so on some of your next videos.

[@rwalker4803]

Absolutely amazing video and the scape is perfect... Can't wait to see how they continue to adjust to the tank and excited to see them breed

[@flossieshelley1838]

Love watching these little guys

[@jackparkin1339]

Honestly the most beautiful tank I've seen I'm genuinely jealous I don't have space for a seahorse tank I'll just have to make do with watching your grow

[@Sevansx360]

This is so exciting. Seahorses and axolotl are the two most top tier fish I want to keep one day. I can't wait to see more videos of these beauties as their environment grows and they get comfortable

[@massimomallia4304]

Let’s start from some research, axolotls are amphibians 😉

[@rainershinefishing3311]

I knew I was going to like this tank, but this is way better than I imagined! Awesome idea and tank!

[@tinabloomfield7228]

The seahorses are absolutely adorable!!!

[@Katseye102]

Everything is perfect! So excited for you and your new little guys!! Can’t wait for them to breed!! So cool Joey!! You have sea monsters!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jaredmichaud1160]

NGL, I never really got seahorses until watching this and how they 'walk' just above the sand with their tails curled up. So interesting to watch.

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

I could sit in a comfortable chair, sipping on some earl grey tea for hours and hour watching those beautiful creatures.💓💓💓💓💓

[@flossieshelley1838]

I absolutely love this tank and the sea horses are beautiful…… this tank is phenomenal. It would be so awesome to have two breeding pairs. Thanks Joey for sharing this , LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM !!!!

[@GodisTruth914]

Kickass Joey!!!! The rocks look AMAZING!!!!!

[@name1017]

Amazing to see this... Joey used to say couple of years ago;; no saltwater for me... fastforward; my dude has now seals, octopus, babysharks and now sea horses. Keep them good stuff coming ; inspirational 👏

[@jdove39]

Joey you're gonna hurt your shoulder patting yourself on the back like that!! 😂😂.. You deserve it though. You're the best!!

[@charlesbronson9289]

So cool. I've seldom seen them swimming around checking things out.

[@WiiBii64]

you are my ro-model. you have inspired me to try and make my own seahorse aquarium.

[@brettkreider18]

I’m sooooooooo freaking excited to see future sea horse videos they’re so majestic!!!!

[@kzookid2051]

Very, very awesome! If you don't have names for them yet, I suggest Trigger and Buttercup, Roy and Dale Rogers' horses.

[@patdoherty6074]

I have never wanted to start a saltwater tank until watching this video. I have 4 planted tanks and this just blew my mind, so awesome!

[@FreeSpiritCrafter]

I love the look of the tank and the seahorses seem to like it. Good luck, it will be interesting!

[@ORllON]

This is officially your best tank! I love it

[@scratchandburn]

They're so active!! I always hesitated wanting to get some thinking they just sat there. I will definitely rethink this later when I can set up a tank again.

[@IbeSyke]

This is super cool the most active seahorses aquarium I have ever seen.

[@angie51081]

I love sea horses and always wanted them. Please continue to share them.

[@shel.b.1090]

Brilliant joey so wonderful to learn more about these intriguing creatures xxxx♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@QueAquatics]

OMG it just keeps getting better!

[@Frijolin92]

Watching seahorses swimming about I think about beautiful harp music playing in the background

[@michellep3814]

this is one of my favorite tanks ever

[@brooklynfirmin7815]

Am on holiday in Greece and still find time to watch your videos 😂😂

[@jennikens6915]

OMG they are soooooo cute.... :D I think the tank looks good. I love the way you have it set up.. It always takes time for a tank to take proper form to how you imagined :D

[@sarahlouise3815]

I love watching from the uk plus I love all of your videos.I love Seahorses.

[@piv9976]

the way they swim is too cute

[@narendrabn6360]

Wow 🤩 , seahorses have been a fantasy for me to keep atleast once during my fish keeping experience. They are way too cool 😎

[@dandaman83]

the seahorses are so cute!!! I want some if I had a saltwater tank!

[@azulg06]

Love the footage of the seahorses

[@vhodgdon]

i have always wanted seahorses im as excited as you are

[@MimiMcWil]

That made me incredibly happy!!! Just amazing!!

[@zebedeemadness2672]

Seahorses are pretty sweet, but my favourite in the family Syngnathidae (Seahorse's, Seadragon's, Pipe-Fish's), is the Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques).

[@crystalbailey7205]

enjoyed this video! Thank you. I use to have a Seahorse very rewarding. But a lot of work......Need to be fed twice daily at least. And require perfect water conditions as they're very susceptible

[@S.Y-a-ok]

Instant planted aquarium. Looks 👍🏻 I'm tempted to get rid of my UV and give it a go 🤔 Thanks again Bro 👌🏻

[@leliad7602]

I love your joy and enthusiasm! That smile on your face and the light in your eyes is delightful. I love seahorses but never thought to add them when I had large aquariums. It’s been decades since I kept aquariums and I was wondering if seahorses could thrive in one. So I just keyed in seahorse aquarium and found your charming video. Now I’m ready to learn more before I proceed. The first question I need to answer is can I add other fish and sea creatures in a seahorse aquarium? So I’ll look for a video on that topic. Thanks for such an enthusiastic video to get me started.

[@Steemoney]

wow those are amazing!!!! cant wait for more updates on these guys. 😍

[@T3nch1]

>planted seawater aquariums. >Flashbacks to Subnautica. >Kelp forest.

[@cairopierre2935]

“ I didn’t mean to make that sound “ 🤣

[@turnipsucks6416]

Always wanted and still do want seahorses. Just not sure if I'm ready for this challenge. looking forward from learning from your journey to see how it works.

[@xivm6943]

I had a "planted saltwater tank" attached to my salt system it's called a display refugium. Fill it with lots of cool macros blade/ feather caulerpa, dragons tongue, you can try sea grass but its quite hard to grow, sea lettuce, gracilaria, mangroves. Mine had most of the above. Mine also housed my anglerfish.

[@Dave2noobzgaming]

Yeah I have my refugium as a display. My stand has door either side where all the kit is and an open space in the middle where the refugium is

[@joshuamc96]

If you could get a mangrove tree growing I think that would look super amazing with the seahorses!

[@BenziitOfemme]

This was such a treat to watch

[@greenqueen8323]

Love the seahorses, so unique, the decor is very nice as well. Have you seen the movie ‘the octopus teacher’ ? It is so informative and cool.

[@bomk2849]

Have you seen a leafy sea dragon before?? They’re amazing!! They remind me of overgrown sea horses

[@liehann119]

“i didn’t mean to make that noise” HAHAHA