The Captive Bred Seahorse Erectus is a stunning addition to any reef tank. Graceful and peaceful, these seahorses thrive in carefully maintained environments. Captive bred for better adaptation, they are hardier and easier to care for than their wild counterparts. With their mesmerizing behavior and unique beauty, captive-bred seahorses bring a magical touch to your aquarium.
Key Benefits:
•Captive Bred: Hardier and better suited for aquarium life, reducing stress.
•Safe Reef Compatibility: Best suited for aquariums with soft corals only.
•Unique Behavior: Slow movements and adorable poses for observation.
•Rewarding Care: Adds an educational and decorative element to your tank.
•Reef Safe: No harm to soft corals or invertebrates.
Technical Specifications:
•Water Temperature: 22–26 °C (72–78 °F).
•Salinity: 1.023–1.025 (specific gravity). These seahorses thrive especially well at 1.024.
•Tank Size: Tall tanks of at least 20 gallons recommended.
•Compatibility: Best with peaceful species like gobies or syngnathids.
•Feeding: Frozen or live mysis shrimp 1 to 2 times daily, as needed.
Care Instructions:
1.Tank Setup:
•Use tall tanks with hitching posts like artificial corals or marine plants.
•Add hiding spots to reduce stress.
2.Water Quality:
•Regular water changes and monitoring ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.
•Keep salinity stable between 1.023 and 1.025 to prevent stress.
3.Species Compatibility:
•Avoid aggressive or fast-swimming fish. Opt for peaceful companions like gobies.
•Include only soft corals in the tank for compatibility.
4.Feeding:
•Provide nutrient-enriched mysis shrimp. Feed 1 to 3 times a day in small portions to avoid overfeeding.
Recommendations:
•Medications: Avoid copper-based treatments, which are toxic to seahorses.
•Monitoring: Watch for signs of stress like color loss or lethargy.
•Calm Environment: Place the tank in a quiet area to avoid disturbances.
By maintaining these conditions, your seahorses will thrive, offering a calming and captivating aquarium experience.
