Shorthead Seahorse
Species group: Seahorses
Other common names: Short-headed Seahorse; Knobby Seahorse; Short-snouted Seahorse
Scientific name: Hippocampus breviceps / Hippocampus tuberculatus
The basics:
The Shorthead Seahorse is native to the Sargassum, sponge reefs in deeper water, or rock reef covered in macro algae around Australia. It is a small, well-camouflaged species which is most commonly found in groups, rarely as individuals or pairs.
Appearance:
Size:
4 inches
Temperament:
Housing:
15 gallons for a pair, 20 to 25 gallons for 2 pairs. They eat small crustaceans such as mysid shrimps.
Temperature:
65.00-69.00 °F
pH:
0.00-0.00
Alkalinity:
0.000-0.000 mg/L
