Collection: Lined Seahorses

There’s just something cool about seahorses. They don’t dart around like other fish—they drift, anchor, and sway, making them one of the most unique marine creatures you can keep in a tank. Especially striking given their strong markings and relaxed demeanor is the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus).

We choose our seahorses carefully to guarantee they are healthy and prepared for life in an aquarium. Including macroalgae, sponges, and gorgonians—something good to grab onto when swimming—will help them to get comfortable and thrive.

Once your tank is in place, you will have one of nature's most fascinating animals at its best. Gentle, relaxed, and a pleasure to observe, it will make a wonderful addition to your tank!

Caring for Lined Seahorses

Lined seahorses are pretty low-key, and that’s exactly how they like their environment to be—calm, steady, and stress-free. A tank with gentle water flow helps them move around comfortably, while the right tank mates make all the difference.

Fast swimmers and aggressive fish? Not a good match. Seahorses are slow eaters, so they need a setup where they won’t have to fight for food. Stick with peaceful, easygoing tank mates, and you’ll have a relaxed, thriving marine community.

Care Summary for Lined Seahorses:

Care Requirement Recommendation
Habitat Include macroalgae, sponges, and Gorgonians
Diet Frozen mysis shrimp
Tank Mates Peaceful and slow-moving species (snails, starfish)
Water Flow Gentle to moderate

Why Choose Our Lined Seahorses?

Whether you're new to seahorses or a seasoned aquarist, finding the right one makes all the difference. Our domestically available tank-raised seahorses are carefully acclimated to aquarium life—making their transition to your tank smooth and stress-free.

Unlike their wild counterparts, these seahorses are already comfortable with prepared foods, meaning live feeding isn’t a must. That makes caring for them a whole lot easier while still ensuring they get the nutrition they need.

With their calm nature and striking colors, lined seahorses bring something special to any marine setup. Take a look at our selection and find the perfect match for your saltwater tank.