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About Half-Spined Seahorse, Captive-Bred
A small seahorse reaching about 5.5 inches, with a moderately spined body that distinguishes it from fully-spined species. Coloration is highly variable, ranging from yellow, orange, and brown to white, often with banding or mottling patterns that provide camouflage among seagrass and algae.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, Philippines, and surrounding areas.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- A small seahorse reaching about 5.5 inches, with a moderately spined body that distinguishes it from fully-spined species. Coloration is highly variable, ranging from yellow, orange, and brown to white, often with banding or mottling patterns that provide camouflage among seagrass and algae.
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5.5
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