I’ve been keeping saltwater and fresh water aquariums for years and years. Few months ago for my 40th birthday I decided to make my dream of owning seahorses a reality.
mad much as I love the larger breeds, I could not find it in my heart to convert my existing 75g reef tank and rehome my fish that I’ve had for years. Then I discovered the all tiny dwarf seahorses!
these guys are barely an inch from head to tip of tail. So adorable, so calming to watch! Difficult to care for as I have to continuously hatch live food for them and feed twice a day, it’s a commitment for sure.
today one of the male ponies gave birth after being pregnant for two weeks, and I wanted to share photos!
4 adults and about 8 babies as of today
The MALE seahorse is pregnant. The female transfers fertile eggs into the male's brood pouch and he carries the babies to term, 10-14 days. This guy was pregnant
Girlfriend taking care of her pregnant mate
First signs of birth, baby's tail sticking out of Dad's brood pouch (look under his chin)
And the babies with one of the adults!
mad much as I love the larger breeds, I could not find it in my heart to convert my existing 75g reef tank and rehome my fish that I’ve had for years. Then I discovered the all tiny dwarf seahorses!
these guys are barely an inch from head to tip of tail. So adorable, so calming to watch! Difficult to care for as I have to continuously hatch live food for them and feed twice a day, it’s a commitment for sure.
today one of the male ponies gave birth after being pregnant for two weeks, and I wanted to share photos!
4 adults and about 8 babies as of today
The MALE seahorse is pregnant. The female transfers fertile eggs into the male's brood pouch and he carries the babies to term, 10-14 days. This guy was pregnant
Girlfriend taking care of her pregnant mate
First signs of birth, baby's tail sticking out of Dad's brood pouch (look under his chin)
And the babies with one of the adults!