Lined Seahorse
(Hippocampus erectus)

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Lined Seahorse: Graceful Beauty for Your Aquarium

Add an enchanting focal point to your marine setup with the captivating Lined Seahorse. These unique creatures, renowned for their upright posture and gentle demeanor, bring serene elegance to any dedicated system.

Overview

The Lined Seahorse (*Hippocampus erectus*) displays a stunning array of colors, from vibrant oranges and yellows to deep browns and blacks, often adorned with distinctive white lines along its neck. Their bodies are covered in protective bony plates, and their eyes move independently, constantly scanning their surroundings. Males possess a unique brood pouch for carrying young, distinguishing them from females. They are slow, upright swimmers, preferring to cling to structures with their prehensile tails rather than swim freely.

Care Level

Lined Seahorses are best suited for intermediate to advanced aquarists due to their specific needs. They are peaceful inhabitants, thriving in dedicated species-only tanks without aggressive or highly competitive tank mates. Opting to buy Lined Seahorse online from reputable captive-bred sources ensures a hardier, healthier aquarium fish adapted to home environments.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 100 litres for a pair is recommended, with taller tank dimensions preferred. Provide plenty of vertical hitching posts like macroalgae or artificial coral. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4, temperature 22-25°C, and specific gravity 1.022-1.025. Gentle water flow is crucial, as they are not strong swimmers.

Diet

Lined Seahorses are carnivorous ambush predators that require frequent, small feedings. Their primary diet should consist of enriched frozen Mysis shrimp, supplemented with live or frozen enriched brine shrimp and copepods. Offer food multiple times throughout the day to meet their continuous nutritional demands.

Why Buy From Us

We pride ourselves on offering only healthy aquarium fish, ethically sourced and carefully quarantined. Our rigorous acclimatisation processes and expert care ensure that your new Lined Seahorse arrives in prime condition, ready to thrive in your prepared habitat. We support responsible fishkeeping with accurate information and dedicated customer support.

• Scientific Name: Hippocampus erectus
• Common Name / Variant: Lined Seahorse
• Maximum Size: 19 cm
• Origin: Western Atlantic (Captive-Bred recommended)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–25°C
• Lifespan: 1–4 years (up to 5 in captivity)
• Swimming Zone: Mid/Bottom (Clinging)

Bring the magic of the Lined Seahorse to your home aquarium today!