Long-Snouted Seahorse
This species is known as Long-Snouted Seahorse and the correct latin name is Hippocampus guttulatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Seahorse family. (e) Origin of this fish is East Atlantic. (e)
Long-Snouted Seahorse can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1920cm2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Long-Snouted Seahorse fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
This Seahorse is peaceful.Long-Snouted Seahorse can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1920cm2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Long-Snouted Seahorse fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping Hippocampus guttulatus below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the questions page, please.
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