This species is known as
Barbour’s Seahorse and the correct latin name is
Hippocampus barbouri. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Seahorse family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Central Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful Seahorse.
Barbour's Seahorse can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 279 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Barbour's 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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