This species is known as
Long-Snouted Seahorse and the correct latin name is
Hippocampus guttulatus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Seahorse family. (
e) Origin of this species is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Seahorse is peaceful.
Long-Snouted Seahorse can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1920cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 have 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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Document modified on Sat Dec 15 11:28:51 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 15 11:28:51 UTC 2007
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