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About Tiger-Tail Seahorse
Tiger-Tail Seahorse exhibits a slender, upright body with a distinctive prehensile tail used for anchoring to seagrass and coral. The body is patterned with vertical dark bands or stripes on a lighter background, giving the species its common name. Adults are typically tan, yellow, or grayish with dark brown or black vertical markings.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Tiger-Tail Seahorse exhibits a slender, upright body with a distinctive prehensile tail used for anchoring to seagrass and coral. The body is patterned with vertical dark bands or stripes on a lighter background, giving the species its common name. Adults are typically tan, yellow, or grayish with dark brown or black vertical markings.
- Max Size
- 7
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Indonesia and the Philippines westward through coastal Southeast Asia to Vietnam and southern China. Found in shallow seagrass beds and mangrove areas.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorders, Columnaris disease, Velvet disease
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • 20 gallon tank minimum, calm low-flow environment • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Slow-moving prey: mysis shrimp, copepods; feed 2–3× daily • Minimal current, seagrass or macroalgae for anchoring • Avoid aggressive tankmates; pair-bonding species
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