The Ingen’s Seahorse, Hippocampus ingens, is one of the largest of the seahorse species. In the wild they spend most of their time hunting for tiny crustaceans to consume while using slow movements and camouflage to mimic their surroundings and appear invisible to predators. The Ingen’s [...]
The Barbouri Seahorse is highly desirable among enthusiasts as it magnificently exemplifies the "classic" seahorse design. Pronounced spines, bold zebra stripes on the snout, and a distinguishing five-point "crown" add to the exotic beauty of these elegant seahorses. These social fish thrive [...]
The Lined Seahorse, Hippocampus erectus, is a large colorful fish that many hobbyists consider the most attractive of all the seahorses. They inhabit a wide range of habitats in the Western Atlantic Ocean on the East coast of the United States. The coloration of these Captive-Bred seahorses range [...]
The Reidi is also known as the Longsnout Seahorse and is found in the Western Caribbean. These seahorses are Captive-Bred in Tiawan and are available in the Yellow or Black color variant. The coloration may change in the aquarium and is highly dependent on the colors of its environment. It does [...]
Hippocampus semispinosus, commonly known as Half-spined Seahorses naturally occur in the Timor Sea from N.W. Australia to Bali where they prefer muddy substrate habitats in and around mangroves. Male and female Half-spined Seahorses vary somewhat in color. Males can range in color from yellow [...]
The Tigertail Seahorse is a moderately-sized seahorse with distinct tiger-striped markings. This beautiful species is predominantly yellow or black in coloration, with stunning starburst markings around the eyes. Male Tigertail Seahorses are often times display darker coloration, while the [...]
The Bluestripe Pipefish is the smallest of the reef pipefishes available in the aquarium hobby. It has a long, slender body with a tiny, tubular mouth and a round, flag-like tail. The body is orange with a blue stripe on either side running from snout to tail. The tail is maroon to red with [...]
The Banded Pipefish is a type of reef pipefish or flagtail pipefish. This fish is a stronger swimmer than its seahorse cousins and rarely comes into direct contact with the substrate. In the wild, the Banded Pipefish can be found swimming under rocky overhangs, corals, or close to the floor of [...]
