Hippocampus kuda

Spotted seahorse  

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5955

This fish comes from the Indo Pacific region and most available are captive bred.

Best kept with pipefish as easily outcompeted for food..

Reef compatible

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 30 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.