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Kuda Seahorse, Captive-Bred
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Kuda Seahorse, Captive-Bred

Hippocampus kuda

The Captive-Bred Kuda Seahorse is a moderately sized seahorse and is also known as the Spotted Seahorse. This species ranges in color from black to yellow. Some individuals may have spots or a darker band or bars on their body. These social fish thrive when kept as a mated pair or in small groups in
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Kuda Seahorse, Captive-Bred is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility