Seahorse

Adult Seahorse Pair Information
Seahorse Description
Seahorse is one of the most unique and beautiful marine aquarium fish in the world. Seahorses are
famous for their horse-like head shape, upright swimming style, peaceful nature, and rare breeding
behavior where the male carries the babies. Imported premium breeding pairs are highly valued for
marine aquariums and exotic collections.
Male & Female Difference
Male Seahorse
• Has brood pouch on stomach
• Carries eggs inside pouch
• Usually slimmer body
• Responsible for baby incubation
• More active during breeding
Female Seahorse
• Rounder belly shape
• Transfers eggs into male pouch
• Slightly bigger body sometimes
• Egg-producing fish
• Bright coloration in healthy females
Adult Size
• Usually grows from 4 inches to 14 inches depending on species and care
Weight
• Adult weight around 50g to 500g+ depending on species and maintenance
Life Span
• Lives around 3 to 8 years with proper marine aquarium care and stable water quality
Food Habits
Baby Seahorse Food
• Baby brine shrimp
• Copepods
• Small plankton
• Micro marine live foods
Adult Seahorse Food
• Live mysis shrimp
• Baby shrimp
• Copepods
• Small marine plankton
• Frozen mysis sometimes
• High-quality marine protein foods
Foods to Avoid
Oily foods
Rotten seafood
Large hard foods
Dirty frozen foods
Poor quality marine feed
Fast aggressive feeder tank mates
These foods may cause starvation, digestion problems, infections, poor health, and stress because
Seahorses are slow eaters.
Tank & Water Maintenance
• Peaceful marine aquarium compulsory
• Gentle water flow preferred
• Water temperature: 22°C to 27°C
• Stable saltwater parameters important
• Live rock and hitching posts needed
• Clean marine filtration system required
Breeding Age
• Usually starts breeding at around 8 months to 1.5 years age
Baby Production
• Female transfers eggs into male pouch
• Male may carry around 50 to 1000+ babies depending on species and size
Hatching Process
Important Point
Seahorse is one of the rare fish where the male carries and releases babies.
Breeding Steps
1. Healthy bonded pair required
2. Female transfers eggs into male pouch
3. Male fertilizes eggs inside pouch
4. Pregnancy lasts around 2 to 4 weeks
5. Male releases fully formed baby Seahorses
6. Babies require separate fry tanks and live foods
Baby Seahorse Care
• Separate fry tank compulsory
• Feed live baby brine shrimp regularly
• Gentle aeration important
• Stable marine water conditions required
• Avoid strong water currents
Important Care Tips
Peaceful marine aquarium
Gentle water flow
Stable saltwater parameters
High-quality protein diet
Live rock and hitching places
Regular water quality checking
Low-stress environment
Pair Price
• Imported Premium Seahorse breeding pair price may range from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh+
depending on species, coloration, size, and rarity.
Available at Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
Good quality Imported Premium Seahorse breeding pairs are available for sale at Sri Krishna Poultry
Farm, Magadi.
Healthy fish • Imported bloodline • Premium quality • Safe transport available.
Contact: 7795553935 / 9741235052