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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Hippocampus coronatus
Crowned Seahorse
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/23141
This fish is endemic to Japan and most available are captive bred.
Best kept with pipefish as easily outcompeted for food..
Reef compatible
Min. Tank Size 100 litres.
Size 11 cm
Sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 22 -24 °C most seahorses can suffer skin problems over 23C
Water Hardness 8-10 °d
Diet Carnivore Likes live food such as invertebrates, glass shrimp, mosquito larva, and daphnia.Will accept frozen foods once acclimated.