Short-snouted Seahorse
NameShort-snouted Seahorse
Scientific NameHippocampus hippocampus
Common NamesShort-snouted Seahorse, Short-nosed Seahorse
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-only tank recommended, Other seahorse species (with caution), Small, peaceful gobies (e.g., Trimma or Elacatinus species), Certain snails
Description
The Short-snouted Seahorse is a fascinating marine fish known for its distinctive equine-like head and prehensile tail, which it uses to cling to seagrass and algae. Males are unique in carrying the eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch. They are ambush predators, feeding on small live crustaceans.
