Longsnout seahorse

Hippocampus reidi

Family : Syngnathidae

FishMarineSeahorse

Longsnout seahorse, recognizable by its elongated snout and prehensile tail.

Longsnout seahorse — photo 1 sur 4 — Brian Gratwicke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.01 / 4

Popularity

Advanced marine fish

large tank + demanding parameters

Availability

Very rare

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Near Threatened

Description

The longsnout seahorse has an elongated body covered with bony rings. Its head is horse-shaped with a long tubular snout. It uses its tail to cling to algae and corals. It moves slowly using its dorsal fin. Males incubate eggs in a brood pouch. It changes color for camouflage. Threatened by fishing and habitat destruction.

Habitat

Region :

Seagrass beds, coral reefs

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

18 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Not applicable

Care notes

Aquarium at least 100 liters, species-only or calm reef. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Diet: brine shrimp, mysis, copepods, live or frozen food. Needs low flow and hitching posts. Compatible with peaceful fish, avoid aggressive species. Avoid stinging anemones and corals. Delicate care, for experienced aquarists.

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