Leafy Sea Dragon
This species is known as Leafy Sea Dragon and the correct latin name is Phycodurus eques. It belongs to the Seahorse family. (e) Origin of this species is Australian Reefs. (e)
Leafy Sea Dragon can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (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 Leafy Sea Dragon 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.
This Seahorse is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
This Seahorse is peaceful.Leafy Sea Dragon can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (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 Leafy Sea Dragon 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.
This Seahorse is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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