Ingen's Seahorse (Hippocampus ingens)
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Ingen's Seahorse
Hippocampus ingens
114 Litres (30 US G.)
20.3-25.4cm (8-10 ")
8.2 - 8.4
20-25°C (68 -77 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
4-6 years
Family
Syngnathidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Pacific Seahorse
Additional scientific names
- Hippocampus gracilis, Hippocampus ecuadorensis, Hippocampus hildebrandi
Origin
- Eastern Pacific: San Diego in California, USA to Peru including the Galapagos Islands.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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