Dwarf Seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae)

Dwarf Seahorse

Fish Facts

Minimum Tank Size
10 gallons
Full Grown Length
2 inches
Temperament
Peaceful
Reef Compatible
No
Diet
Carnivore
Eats Flake Foods
No
Seahorses tend to be a hardy family of fish when provided with the correct conditions. They're oftentimes kept with pipefish since both require very peaceful, low flow environments. They do not make good companions with high energy or aggressive fish and can be easily killed by the stings of anemones and coral. Seahorses should always be kept in groups of at least two as solitary seahorses will generally die.

They feed on copepods in the live rock but also generally require supplementation with baby brine shrimp.

In general, seahorses should be kept by experienced aquarium owners in specialized tanks.

Similar Size & Care

3" 30 gal No
4" 30 gal No
4.5" 30 gal No
7" 50 gal No
7" 55 gal No
7.5" 30 gal No
8" 30 gal No

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