Spotted Seahorse Aquarium Care Guide
Hippocampus kuda
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (for a pair)
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very slow-moving, peaceful tank mates that will not outcompete them for food. Avoid aggressive fish, fast swimmers, and anemones.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with stable water parameters. Live rock or artificial hitching posts are essential. A refugium for culturing live food is highly recommended. Good water flow but not turbulent. Excellent filtration is crucial.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-26°C (72-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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