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Hippocampus Common name: Tiger-tailed seahorse. This seahorse fish is difficult to maintain due to its dietary needs and the quality of water it requires.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| See all delivery fees | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
Delivery fees for other zones:
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Difficult
- Temperament
- Calm
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Compatible with caution
- Recommended number
- Several individuals
- Price according to size
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- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Possible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Hippocampus comes – Tiger Tail Seahorse for Dedicated Aquarium
Hippocampus comes, also known as the tiger tail seahorse, is a majestic seahorse with a slender body and a ringed tail with distinctive dark stripes. This species is renowned for its grace and the vertical posture so typical of seahorses.
Originating from the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, this seahorse is a true curiosity for marine fish enthusiasts. However, its care requires very specific conditions and a tank exclusively dedicated to this species.
Care Conditions
- Minimum recommended volume: 100 liters per pair
- Temperature: 23°C to 26°C
- pH: 8.0 to 8.4
- Decor: imperative presence of gorgonians, long algae (such as Caulerpa), or non-stinging branching corals to help it hold on
- Water flow: very gentle, avoid direct currents
Behavior and Compatibility
Hippocampus comes is a peaceful and slow fish, never to be kept with overly lively or aggressive species. It prefers to live alone or in pairs. The presence of a calm environment, rich in attachment zones, is essential for its well-being.
Its behavior consists of attaching itself with its prehensile tail to elements of the decor, such as gorgonians or long algae. It spends a lot of time motionless, observing its environment or capturing passing micro-prey.
Feeding
One of the most delicate aspects of its care is feeding. Hippocampus comes is a plankton-eating micro-predator. It must be fed several times a day with small-sized prey:
- Enriched frozen mysis
- Live or thawed brine shrimp
- Small live copepods if possible
It is preferable to avoid any dry or pellet food, which it rejects in most cases. Targeted distribution using pipettes or feeding spots is often necessary to ensure proper food intake.
Why Choose Hippocampus comes?
- Rare and elegant species, perfect for a specific tank
- Fascinating behavior highly observed by enthusiasts
- Compatible with some peaceful invertebrates and soft corals
- Excellent project for experienced aquarists seeking challenges
Hippocampus comes is a magnificent seahorse with captivating behavior. Reserved for experienced aquarists, it requires precise care but offers in return a special relationship and a rare aquatic spectacle in the reef world.
Hippocampus Common name: Tiger-tailed seahorse. This seahorse fish is difficult to maintain due to its dietary needs and the quality of water it requires.
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