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Seahorse Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet

Seahorse Facts

The Lined Seahorse is a large, colorful species often considered one of the most stunning seahorses in the hobby. Captive-bred individuals display shades of black, gray, brown or yellow, with colors that can shift depending on their surroundings. Best kept in a 30 gallon species-only tank, ideally tall (16" or more), with gentle flow and peaceful tank mates like gobies and firefish. They thrive in pairs or small groups. These seahorses are slow, deliberate feeders and should be offered frozen my

These two-lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus) are mated and preforming a courtship dance. This dance is done most mornings as a form of greeting to one another, and it often involves swimming in a slow spiral through the water column as they ‘mirror’ each other. This courtship dance can continue for days until mating is successful. When she is ready the female will attempt to deposit her eggs in the males ‘brood pouch’ where they will be fertilized and remain for the gestation period. Yes- the