Hippocampus reidi, commonly known as the Longsnout Seahorse, is a captivating species prized for its elegant appearance and fascinating behaviour. Our stock is tank-bred, ensuring healthier specimens better adapted to aquarium life.
Care Level: Moderate to advanced. Seahorses require specialised care and stable water conditions.
Temperament: Generally peaceful and slow-moving. Best kept with non-aggressive tank mates.
Diet: Carnivorous. Requires frequent feeding of live or frozen copepods, mysis shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (approximately 20 gallons) recommended to provide adequate swimming space and stable water parameters.
Water Parameters: Maintain temperature between 22-26°C, salinity 1.020-1.025 SG, pH 8.1-8.4, and gentle water flow.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is sufficient; avoid intense lighting to reduce stress.
Placement: Provide plenty of hitching posts such as macroalgae, seagrass, or specialised seahorse décor to allow natural anchoring behaviour.
Reef Safe: Yes, suitable for reef aquariums when housed with compatible species.
Origin: Tank-bred in controlled aquaculture facilities, originally native to the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean.
Maximum Size: Up to 15 cm in length.
Hippocampus reidi is a delicate and fascinating species that adds a unique charm to marine aquariums. Due to their specialised feeding and care requirements, they are best suited for dedicated hobbyists with experience in seahorse husbandry.
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