Keep in mind that very, VERY few corals can be kept with seahorses, as the seahorses will damage them. If coral will be there at all, you're adding probably an extra $300+ to expenses - keep that in mind. (for lighting, etc)
Also, as far as fish tank mates go, the only ones I find that work are (thus far) fire fish, mandarin, green, and scooter dragonettes, and small wrasses (lemon, 6 line, etc.)
Dragonettes should ONLY be kept in a very well aged reef tank (1+ years at least) with a very large source of live food.
Most other fish will out compete seahorses for food, pick on them, and stress them out. Choose tank mates very carefully.
Smaller tanks are possible, but require much more effort and experience then larger ones. For starting, it might not be worth the effort.
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