{"product_id":"ora-captive-bred-brazilian-longsnout-reidi-seahorse-female-hippocampus-reidi","title":"ORA Captive-Bred Brazilian Longsnout Reidi Seahorse – Female – Hippocampus reidi","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eORA Captive-Bred Brazilian Longsnout Reidi Seahorse (\u003cem\u003eHippocampus reidi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful tropical seahorse recognized for its elongated snout, graceful profile and highly variable coloration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred by ORA, Brazilian Reidi Seahorses are raised in aquarium conditions and trained to accept frozen foods, providing an important advantage over wild-collected seahorses. Adults can exceed \u003cstrong\u003e8 inches in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an impressive centerpiece for a properly designed seahorse aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is specifically for a \u003cstrong\u003efemale\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Longsnout Reidi Seahorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Care – Not Recommended for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian Reidi Seahorses are not recommended for beginner aquarists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough captive breeding makes them better adapted to aquarium life, seahorses still have specialized requirements. They are slow, deliberate feeders and require careful attention to feeding frequency, water quality, flow, aquarium design and tankmate selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, stable, \u003cstrong\u003eseahorse-focused aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e is strongly recommended. 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Avoid aggressive species, fin nippers and fast, competitive feeders that may prevent the seahorse from receiving adequate nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated or carefully planned seahorse system provides much greater control over feeding, flow and compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred ORA seahorses are accustomed to eating prepared frozen foods, with \u003cstrong\u003efrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e forming the foundation of their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeahorses should be fed \u003cstrong\u003emultiple times per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the aquarist should observe feeding to ensure the animal is actively eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause seahorses feed slowly, placing food into the aquarium does not guarantee they receive enough. Fast-feeding fish can consume the food before the seahorse has an opportunity to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaptive-Bred by ORA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORA captive-bred seahorses are raised under controlled aquaculture conditions and acclimated to aquarium life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing captive-bred seahorses provides significant advantages over wild-collected specimens, including familiarity with prepared frozen foods and reduced collection pressure on wild populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Reidi Seahorses can display considerable variation in coloration. ORA notes that \u003cem\u003eHippocampus reidi\u003c\/em\u003e can range from \u003cstrong\u003eblack to yellow, orange and red\u003c\/strong\u003e, and individuals may change appearance depending on the animal and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos are representative of the species. Color, markings, size and overall appearance will vary between individual animals. 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Tracking information will be provided once the order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour seahorse is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics Live Animal Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals are guaranteed to arrive alive when delivery, acclimation and other applicable policy requirements are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the event of a DOA, \u003cstrong\u003econtact Infinity and Beyond Aquatics immediately upon delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e and provide the required photographs and documentation according to our current Live Animal Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter delivery, livestock health is strongly influenced by acclimation, aquarium conditions, water quality, compatibility, feeding and husbandry. Please review the complete policy before ordering for all eligibility requirements, claim procedures and exclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy purchasing live livestock, the customer acknowledges the specialized care requirements of the animal and agrees to the applicable live-animal shipping and health guarantee terms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure you can provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, stable marine aquarium with appropriate hitching structures and suitable flow; peaceful, carefully selected tankmates with minimal food competition; multiple daily feedings of appropriate frozen foods; and the ongoing care required by a specialized marine species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeahorses are extraordinary animals, but they are not impulse purchases. 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