Livestock Description: Aquaculture License #: AQ3616100
Species: Hippocampus erectus
Common names: Lined Seahorse, Northern Seahorse, Spotted Seahorse
Beautiful bright silver saddling markings and tail bands. Line markings are more pronounced as the seahorse matures. Colors are yellow, peach, golden, dark or beige. Color is not fixed and seahorses can change color based on their surroundings (such as ornaments in the aquarium or background), diet, mood and other factors. Our selecting breeding pairs for our seahorse fry have been selected for producing beautiful saddling markings. Every single seahorse is individually unique and has their own personality.
This genetic line of seahorses originates from South Florida. We sell our Captive Bred seahorses when they are 4-5 months old and they are approximately 3-4+ inches. You can expect your seahorse(s) to reach 5-7+ inches by adulthood. Hippocampus Erectus is the most common seahorse species hobbyist start out with. They are very hardy and are a great beginner seahorse!
All of our captive bred seahorses are very healthy, active, friendly and full of personality! Our seahorses are trained to eat frozen Mysis shrimp from a young age. We recommend feeding our seahorses Hikari Mysis shrimp 2 to 3 times daily. Seahorses are known to be a very social animal, and tend to be more active when kept paired or in a group environment.
Basic Care:
Saltwater Aquarium tank size: 30 gallon aquarium is the minimum recommended aquarium size for a pair of captive bred seahorses. An additional 15 gallons is recommended for every additional pair of seahorses. A larger aquarium is even better. Minimum aquarium height is 18 inches.
Tank environment: bare bottom or sand substrate is up to you. MUST have hitching posts (artificial branch like corals, live gorgonians). Seahorses do best in a species only aquarium without stinging corals, anemones, clams or aggressive fish or invertebrates.
Temperature: our recommended temperature is 68-74 degrees F. If you need a heater, this should have a guard on it so that the seahorses do not get burned. They have a tendency to hitch tighter when they are scared or hurt, this would lead to a severe burn. The heater can also be placed in your sump away from the seahorse. A chiller can be used to regulate the temperate in your tank.
Feeding: Seahorses need to be fed 2-3 times daily. We use Hikari Mysis shrimp. Spirulina enriched frozen brine shrimp can also be fed as a snack to diversify your seahorse’s diet but does not offer much nutritional needs.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY FROZEN MYSIS THAT HAS NOT BEEN EATEN AFTER 30-45 MINUTES SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK TO ELIMINATE ADDED NITRATES IN YOUR WATER. **
Water Parameters: (we use the API Saltwater Master Test Kit)
Water Parameters
|
Parameter |
recommended level |
|
Specific gravity |
1.020-1.025 |
|
pH |
8.1-8.4 |
|
Alkalinity |
8-12 Dkh |
|
AMMONIA (nh3) |
UNDETECTABLE |
|
NITRITE (no2) |
UNDETECTABLE |
|
NITRATE (no3) |
(IDEALLY UNDETECTABLE) <25 PPM |
|
PHOSPHATE (PO4) |
(IDEALLY UNDETECTABLE) <0.2 PPM |
|
CALCIUM |
350-450 PPM |
|
MAGNESIUM |
1250-1350 PPM |
|
TEMPERATURE |
68-74 F |
**PLEASE make sure your saltwater aquarium is fully cycled before purchasing and adding your seahorses to your aquarium. If you have any questions about cycling your aquarium please contact us, we are happy to help you!
SHORE AQUATIC SHIPPING POLICIES:
Live Arrival Guarantee
The shipment must be received on the first delivery attempt. If you miss the delivery and the package is delayed a day or more because of it, we cannot accept responsibility for any losses. It is your responsibility to check the tracking number for delivery. The shipment must be sent to the correct delivery address on file according to the address provided on our website.
NOTE: We are not responsible for errors, postal delays, wrong addresses mail holds, or P.O. Box deliveries by the postal carrier. If UPS forwards your shipment in error, we do cover that type of mistake.
All claims must be made and or brought to our attention via email at shoreaquatic@gmail.com and include pictures within 24 hours of the package being delivered.
We ship UPS NEXT DAY AIR ONLY ! You will get a tracking number, it is important you check this tracking number 2-3 times each day to see when the box will arrive at your home. Please make sure you are at home the day of the arrival or arrange for someone to be there to receive the SEAHORSES (SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED). The less time they spend in the box the better.
*We will provide an acclamation paper for your prior to opening the shipping bag. *
Shore Aquatic ships Monday-Thursday in order to avoid the weekend. All orders placed after Thursday will be shipped the following Monday.
When will items ship?
We reserve the right to hold delivery due to inclement weather.
If you would like to receive your item faster, we recommend purchasing priority mail for an additional fee.
Temperature is very important for the live delivery of plants. Please check the 7-day weather forecast in your location before placing your order. If the temperature in the coming days is too low (below 35F) or too high (above 90F), please do not order.
NOTE: USPS is slower than normal due to COVID restrictions.
DOA/Damaged Claims:
It is our honor and privilege to serve you. We hope that you are satisfied with everything. If you are for some reason not satisfied, please let us know as we are here to help make this hobby easy and enjoyable!
Livestock:
We guarantee live arrival on all our livestock. In the rare event livestock shows up dead, we must be notified within 2 hours of delivery. Keep in mind these plants/livestock just took the journey of their lifetime in a dark box for 2-4 days so they will take time to recover and to be at their best again. Please take clear photos of the dead plant/livestock and send it to us within 2 hours of receiving the item and send the clear photos to shoreaquatic@gmail.com once the item is validated by us, we will send a replacement or refund.
Failure to comply with one or more of these policies will mean we can no longer cover you.
We guarantee live arrival of all livestock. This means we assure that livestock will show up alive. We do not guarantee your success in keeping the livestock alive/healthy. Lots of outside factors that we cannot control go into the success or failure of keeping livestock healthy. We are here to help but are not liable after you have received the livestock alive.
Ratings and feedback:
Our customers are very important to us. Please help us by leaving positive feedback and if you are not satisfied or feel that we could somehow improve, please privately message us and we would be happy to help. We realize without you; we would have nothing! We greatly appreciate your business and strive to serve you well.
Questions/Concerns?
Contact us, we are happy to help!
Returns
- We do not accept returns on livestock as returning a perishable item is not feasible, we will however work with you to reach a solution.
- Please contact us before attempting to return an item
Livestock Description: Aquaculture License #: AQ3616100
Species: Hippocampus erectus
Common names: Lined Seahorse, Northern Seahorse, Spotted Seahorse
Beautiful bright silver saddling markings and tail bands. Line markings are more pronounced as the seahorse matures. Colors are yellow, peach, golden, dark or beige. Color is not fixed and seahorses can change color based on their surroundings (such as ornaments in the aquarium or background), diet, mood and other factors. Our selecting breeding pairs for our seahorse fry have been selected for producing beautiful saddling markings. Every single seahorse is individually unique and has their own personality.
This genetic line of seahorses originates from South Florida. We sell our Captive Bred seahorses when they are 4-5 months old and they are approximately 3-4+ inches. You can expect your seahorse(s) to reach 5-7+ inches by adulthood. Hippocampus Erectus is the most common seahorse species hobbyist start out with. They are very hardy and are a great beginner seahorse!
All of our captive bred seahorses are very healthy, active, friendly and full of personality! Our seahorses are trained to eat frozen Mysis shrimp from a young age. We recommend feeding our seahorses Hikari Mysis shrimp 2 to 3 times daily. Seahorses are known to be a very social animal, and tend to be more active when kept paired or in a group environment.
Basic Care:
Saltwater Aquarium tank size: 30 gallon aquarium is the minimum recommended aquarium size for a pair of captive bred seahorses. An additional 15 gallons is recommended for every additional pair of seahorses. A larger aquarium is even better. Minimum aquarium height is 18 inches.
Tank environment: bare bottom or sand substrate is up to you. MUST have hitching posts (artificial branch like corals, live gorgonians). Seahorses do best in a species only aquarium without stinging corals, anemones, clams or aggressive fish or invertebrates.
Temperature: our recommended temperature is 68-74 degrees F. If you need a heater, this should have a guard on it so that the seahorses do not get burned. They have a tendency to hitch tighter when they are scared or hurt, this would lead to a severe burn. The heater can also be placed in your sump away from the seahorse. A chiller can be used to regulate the temperate in your tank.
Feeding: Seahorses need to be fed 2-3 times daily. We use Hikari Mysis shrimp. Spirulina enriched frozen brine shrimp can also be fed as a snack to diversify your seahorse’s diet but does not offer much nutritional needs.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY FROZEN MYSIS THAT HAS NOT BEEN EATEN AFTER 30-45 MINUTES SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK TO ELIMINATE ADDED NITRATES IN YOUR WATER. **
Water Parameters: (we use the API Saltwater Master Test Kit)
Water Parameters
|
Parameter |
recommended level |
|
Specific gravity |
1.020-1.025 |
|
pH |
8.1-8.4 |
|
Alkalinity |
8-12 Dkh |
|
AMMONIA (nh3) |
UNDETECTABLE |
|
NITRITE (no2) |
UNDETECTABLE |
|
NITRATE (no3) |
(IDEALLY UNDETECTABLE) <25 PPM |
|
PHOSPHATE (PO4) |
(IDEALLY UNDETECTABLE) <0.2 PPM |
|
CALCIUM |
350-450 PPM |
|
MAGNESIUM |
1250-1350 PPM |
|
TEMPERATURE |
68-74 F |
**PLEASE make sure your saltwater aquarium is fully cycled before purchasing and adding your seahorses to your aquarium. If you have any questions about cycling your aquarium please contact us, we are happy to help you!
SHORE AQUATIC SHIPPING POLICIES:
Live Arrival Guarantee
The shipment must be received on the first delivery attempt. If you miss the delivery and the package is delayed a day or more because of it, we cannot accept responsibility for any losses. It is your responsibility to check the tracking number for delivery. The shipment must be sent to the correct delivery address on file according to the address provided on our website.
NOTE: We are not responsible for errors, postal delays, wrong addresses mail holds, or P.O. Box deliveries by the postal carrier. If UPS forwards your shipment in error, we do cover that type of mistake.
All claims must be made and or brought to our attention via email at shoreaquatic@gmail.com and include pictures within 24 hours of the package being delivered.
We ship UPS NEXT DAY AIR ONLY ! You will get a tracking number, it is important you check this tracking number 2-3 times each day to see when the box will arrive at your home. Please make sure you are at home the day of the arrival or arrange for someone to be there to receive the SEAHORSES (SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED). The less time they spend in the box the better.
*We will provide an acclamation paper for your prior to opening the shipping bag. *
Shore Aquatic ships Monday-Thursday in order to avoid the weekend. All orders placed after Thursday will be shipped the following Monday.
When will items ship?
We reserve the right to hold delivery due to inclement weather.
If you would like to receive your item faster, we recommend purchasing priority mail for an additional fee.
Temperature is very important for the live delivery of plants. Please check the 7-day weather forecast in your location before placing your order. If the temperature in the coming days is too low (below 35F) or too high (above 90F), please do not order.
NOTE: USPS is slower than normal due to COVID restrictions.
DOA/Damaged Claims:
It is our honor and privilege to serve you. We hope that you are satisfied with everything. If you are for some reason not satisfied, please let us know as we are here to help make this hobby easy and enjoyable!
Livestock:
We guarantee live arrival on all our livestock. In the rare event livestock shows up dead, we must be notified within 2 hours of delivery. Keep in mind these plants/livestock just took the journey of their lifetime in a dark box for 2-4 days so they will take time to recover and to be at their best again. Please take clear photos of the dead plant/livestock and send it to us within 2 hours of receiving the item and send the clear photos to shoreaquatic@gmail.com once the item is validated by us, we will send a replacement or refund.
Failure to comply with one or more of these policies will mean we can no longer cover you.
We guarantee live arrival of all livestock. This means we assure that livestock will show up alive. We do not guarantee your success in keeping the livestock alive/healthy. Lots of outside factors that we cannot control go into the success or failure of keeping livestock healthy. We are here to help but are not liable after you have received the livestock alive.
Ratings and feedback:
Our customers are very important to us. Please help us by leaving positive feedback and if you are not satisfied or feel that we could somehow improve, please privately message us and we would be happy to help. We realize without you; we would have nothing! We greatly appreciate your business and strive to serve you well.
Questions/Concerns?
Contact us, we are happy to help!
Returns
- We do not accept returns on livestock as returning a perishable item is not feasible, we will however work with you to reach a solution.
- Please contact us before attempting to return an item