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Seahorse
Hippocampus erectus
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Magical but very demanding. Requires a species-only or very calm tank, live or frozen Mysis shrimp twice daily, and cooler temperatures than most reef fish. Not compatible with most corals or fast-moving tankmates.
CARE
Expert
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
6"
✗ NOT RECOMMENDED YET
· Tank needs 6 more months of maturity
· 1 water param outside ideal range
· Marked expert-only
· Requires live food — ongoing supply needed
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LIVE FOOD REQUIRED
Will not accept frozen or prepared foods. Requires a constant supply of live copepods or live starfish. Confirm your supply before purchasing.
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EXPERT ONLY
Not recommended for new or intermediate hobbyists. Has very specific care requirements that are difficult to meet consistently.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOut of range (78.4)68–74 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.3
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–10 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCaution
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangIncompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralIncompatible
Hammer CoralIncompatible
Acropora SPSIncompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible