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Mysterious upright posture and unique body. Males brood young in pouch — rare reproductive strategy. Requires dedicated tank.
Seahorses (genus Hippocampus) are small, highly distinctive fishes of the family Syngnathidae inhabiting shallow coastal waters, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs worldwide. Among the most morphologically unusual of all vertebrates, they are characterized by a horse-like head, a body encased in bony rings, a prehensile tail used to anchor to substrate, and a vertical swimming posture. Approximately 46 species are recognized. Uniquely, it is the male that carries and gives birth to offspring using a specialized brood pouch. Care requirements are intermediate to advanced: their slow feeding pace makes them vulnerable to food competition from faster fish, so a species-only or calm, bottom-dwelling community is recommended. Live brine shrimp and mysis are dietary staples, though weaning onto frozen food is achievable with patience.
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Origine
Shallow coastal waters, seagrass beds, and coral reefs worldwide (tropical to temperate)
Durée de vie
3-5 years
Taille
10-20cm (varies by species)
Température
20〜25℃
Frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp
Dedicated tank required. Gentle flow
Provide seaweed or pipes to grip
2-3 times daily. Frozen mysis as staple
Slow eaters — tankmates not recommended
Choose captive-bred. Wild-caught difficult to feed
Advanced. C'est une espèce de niveau avancé. Elle nécessite un équipement spécialisé et des compétences avancées en élevage avec un contrôle environnemental précis.
La température idéale pour Seahorse est 20〜25℃. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
La durée de vie moyenne de Seahorse est 3-5 years. Avec des soins et une alimentation appropriés, ils peuvent vivre longtemps en bonne santé.
Seahorse atteint généralement 10-20cm (varies by species) à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Seahorse se nourrit de : Frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp. Visez un régime équilibré avec une fréquence d'alimentation appropriée.
Le prix de Seahorse varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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