Common name – Caribbean Pygmy Seahorse

 Scientific name – Hippocampus zoestrae

Size – 1/2" - 1"

Temperament – Peaceful. Very slow eater; Needs non-boisterous companions; feed live food

Aquarium Setup – Densely planted (algae) aquarium

Swimming Habits – No special swimming level

Food and Diet: When feeding, whether live or frozen foods, its best to offer food that originated from a marine environment. Marine animals are rich in Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids (HUFAs) that freshwater organisms lack or have in the wrong concentrations. The HUFAs are produced by phytoplankton, base of the marine food chain so all marine organisms are dependant on them in some way.

A pygmy seahorse's favorite meal is brine shrimp

Pygmy seahorses adopt a vertical position when at rest. When swimming, they lean forward, propulsion being provided by the fanlike dorsal fin. A truly elegant species