Frequently Asked Questions About Seahorses
Click on each frequently asked question for information on seahorses, seahorse aquarium tank set-up and seahorse care.
General Seahorse Information
- Is a seahorse a fish?
- How large are seahorses?
- Where do seahorses live in the ocean?
- What makes a seahorse unique?
- Can seahorses be kept in home aquariums?
- How long do seahorses live?
- Why should I buy captive bred seahorses?
- What is the difference between captive bred (CB), wild caught (WC) and tank bred (TB) seahorses?
- How many seahorses should I have?
- Why does my seahorse change color?
- How can I tell if my seahorse is a male or female?
Seahorse Tank Set-Up
- What type of aquarium should be selected for seahorses?
- What lighting is required for a seahorse tank?
- Do I need an aquarium heater or chiller?
- What kind of aquarium filter should I use for seahorses?
- Do I need a protein skimmer?
- What type of biological filtration should be used for seahorse tanks?
- What should I use for a holdfast, or "hitching post"?
- How many seahorses can I put in my aquarium?
- Do I need to cycle my aquarium before purchasing a seahorse?
Seahorse Care
- How should I acclimate my seahorse to a new tank?
- What water parameters should be maintained for seahorses?
- How do seahorses eat?
- How often should I feed my seahorses?
- What should I feed my seahorses?
- How do I feed frozen mysis shrimp?
- Do I need to enrich frozen mysis shrimp?
- Should I feed my seahorse live food?