Captive Bred H. Erectus Seahorse-Single Juvenile (Small Size)

This is for a captive bred H. Erectus Seahorse (1 single seahorse). These are not quiet old enough for us to sex (unsexed). We do not know if they are male or female yet.

Size: Small Size ~2-2.5+ inches, they reach 5-7+ inches with maturity.

Please Note: These are captive bred and raised from another farm. They are smaller then what our juvenile seahorses have been rehomed at but they are doing well and look great. Stock photos are example photo only, not the exact seahorse you will receive. Color and markings vary but most are currently displaying darker coloration here. Seahorse color is not fixed and changes with lighting, mood and many other factors. Our larger species production is currently on hold and we do not have an update on when we will have those species available again at this time. We do not know how often these will be available and availability is very limted at this time. We also have expanded our tank mate offerings to more then seahorse safe tank mates so please click each item to check for recommended compatibiliy or not if you are considering keeping other tank mates with your seahorses. Thank you everyone.

Species: Hippocampus erectus, Common name: Lined Seahorse.

Beautiful saddling markings and tail bands. Line markings are may be pronounced as the seahorse matures. Colors vary and can change but are typically light, beige, brown, dark or other colors. Color is not fixed and seahorses can change color based on surroundings, diet, mood and other factors. 

This genetic line of seahorses originates from South Florida. These Captive Bred seahorses are approximate 3-4 months old and small juvenile size (~2-2.5 inches from head to tip of the tail). You can expect them to reach 5-7+ inches with maturity. These are captive bred and raised from another farm and have been held at our farm before offered for sale. They are smaller then the juvenile seahorses we have raised and offered in the past but they are doing great and look nice. Our larger species production is currently on hold and we do not have an update on when we will have those species available again at this time.

This is the most common seahorse species hobbyist start out with. They are very hardy and great beginner seahorses!

Breeding: This species typically produces 50-500+ fry. Males are pregnant for 14-21 days. Fry typically hitch from day one. Newly hatched Artemia (brine shrimp) can be used as a first food for fry.

These captive bred seahorses are very healthy, active, friendly and full of personality. These seahorses are trained to eat frozen Mysis shrimp from a young age. We recommend feeding them Hikari BioPure Mysis shrimp 2-3 times daily. Seahorses are very social animals. They do best when kept paired or in a group.

Please see our Seahorse Info page to learn more about the care of our seahorses.