Tigertail Seahorse
Hippocampus comes
Hippocampus Barbouri 

Identification: The Tiger-Tail Seahorse is a very distinctive species, sporting beautiful and bright yellow bands around their tail.  The ventral side of the tail is also typically yellow, and the markings around the eyes are simply stunning.  Snouts tend to be quite long, compared to the relatively small and sleek head.  They do fairly well in captivity, and have been know to accept frozen foods, with a bit of patience and some consistent training. Color/Pattern: commonly hues of yellow and black, sometimes alternating; striped tail (although this may not be visible in dark specimens); mottled or blotched pattern on body; may have fine white lines radiating from eye.

Behavior: Peaceful

Maximum Length: 5"

Origin:  Western Central Pacific: Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Philippines

Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon

Feeding and diet: Frozen, enriched Mysis shrimp, copepods, Hawaiian Red Shrimp.

Availability: Common

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