Lined seahorse tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Lined seahorse tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 5 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Squarespot anthias, Blackcap basslet, and Swissguard basslet.

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Lined seahorse

Hippocampus erectus

It stands upright, wraps its tail on a branch and stays there for hours.

The Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 100 m deep. Adults grow to about 15 cm; the largest on record measured 17.8 cm (standard length). The IUCN Red List rates it Vulnerable. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 22–25 °C.

Size: 15 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 22–25 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature22–25 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Nips corals

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres15 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along5 species

Caution85 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 17.8 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m100 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSyngnathiformes
FamilySyngnathidae
GenusHippocampus
SpeciesHippocampus erectus
Described byPerry, 1810

In other languages

English: Northern Seahorse
German: Linienseepferdchen
Spanish: Caballito estriado de mar
French: hippocampe rayé
Italian: Cavalluccio striato

Quick answers

Lined seahorse size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 15 cm. The largest on record measured 17.8 cm (standard length).
Lined seahorse tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Lined seahorse water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–25 °C, pH 7.8–8.5.
Lined seahorse tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 5 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Squarespot anthias, Blackcap basslet, and Swissguard basslet.
Lined seahorse: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Lined seahorse and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
Lined seahorse depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 100 m down.
Lined seahorse: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Vulnerable.