Fish of the Day: Common Seahorse / Hippocampus kuda

[revhtree]

Common Seahorse / Hippocampus kuda

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Hippocampus kuda

COMMON NAME - Common Seahorse

SIZE - 11.8" ( 30 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. ( 76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Live or vitamin enriched frozen Mysid shrimp, Brine shrimp, frequent feeding sessions of 20 to 30 minutes a minimum of 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not reef safe. Do not keep with corals or anemones that have stinging tentacles.

CAPTIVE CARE - Best kept in a quiet species tank without competitive tank mates or excessive water flow, Less hardy than it's Atlantic counterpart. Purchase only specimens that are active and feeding, slow eaters and require an abundance of food at least 3 times a day. A protein skimmer is recommended on the system and frequent water changes as well to keep the water quality high. Stationary perches around the tank positioned so that they can wrap their tails around as a hold fast are a must

 

[revhtree]

Ok who has kept the horses and what experience can you share?

 

[revsgirl]

Awe! Cute lil guy!!

 

[larryl]

Cool seahorse!

 

[chickyndee]

I have 2 types of sea horses kuda and western spiny sea horses, I have soft coral in my tank for them to hold onto. I love my kids they eat well 3 times a day and off my fingers.