{"product_id":"ora-captive-bred-tigertail-seahorse-hippocampus-comes-unsexed","title":"ORA Captive-Bred Tigertail Seahorse – Hippocampus comes – Unsexed","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eORA Captive-Bred Tigertail Seahorse (\u003cem\u003eHippocampus comes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking tropical seahorse known for its distinctive yellow and black banding along the tail and unmistakable upright swimming behavior.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred by ORA, these seahorses are raised to accept \u003cstrong\u003efrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating one of the major challenges historically associated with wild-caught seahorses. However, Tigertail Seahorses still require specialized husbandry, frequent feeding and an aquarium designed around their unique needs. ORA reports a maximum size of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with specimens offered around \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Care – Not Recommended for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTigertail Seahorses are not recommended for beginner aquarists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive breeding does not make a seahorse equivalent to a typical community marine fish. Seahorses are slow, methodical feeders and require careful attention to feeding, tankmates, flow, water quality and aquarium design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORA recommends keeping Tigertail Seahorses in a \u003cstrong\u003especies-only aquarium with limited competition for food\u003c\/strong\u003e and feeding frozen mysis \u003cstrong\u003eat least 2–3 times per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProspective owners should have experience maintaining stable marine aquarium conditions and should research seahorse husbandry thoroughly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHippocampus comes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen mysis shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 2–3 times daily\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated or species-focused seahorse system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-Bred by ORA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORA's captive-bred Tigertails are raised on frozen mysis, but their slow feeding style means aggressive or fast-feeding tankmates can easily outcompete them. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, stable marine aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003egentle water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e and plenty of suitable hitching structures where the seahorse can anchor its tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive tankmates and animals that create excessive competition during feeding. A dedicated seahorse aquarium provides much greater control over feeding, flow and livestock compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeahorses should never be purchased as an impulse addition to a typical reef or community marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed \u003cstrong\u003edefrosted frozen mysis shrimp at least 2–3 times per day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve the seahorse during feeding to ensure it is actively eating and receiving enough food. Because seahorses feed slowly, simply adding food to a heavily stocked aquarium does not guarantee that the animal receives adequate nutrition. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaptive-Bred by ORA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive breeding is a major advantage with seahorses. ORA raises its seahorses to accept frozen foods, avoiding the dependence on live foods historically associated with wild-caught animals. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing captive-bred animals also reduces collection pressure on wild seahorse populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Livestock Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for one unsexed Tigertail Seahorse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSex is \u003cstrong\u003enot guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are representative of the species. Because this is a living animal, coloration, markings, size and appearance will naturally vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Animal Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$39.99 Overnight Live Animal Shipping Fee Per Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish and invertebrates ship \u003cstrong\u003eMonday through Wednesday via FedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e in appropriate insulated packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders containing multiple qualifying live animals are charged the live-animal shipping fee \u003cstrong\u003eonce per order\u003c\/strong\u003e, not once per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather conditions may delay shipment when necessary for animal safety. Tracking information will be provided once the order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take the health and safe arrival of every live animal seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish and invertebrates are guaranteed to arrive alive when delivered on the first carrier attempt and when all applicable shipping and acclimation requirements are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an animal arrives deceased, \u003cstrong\u003econtact Infinity and Beyond Aquatics immediately upon delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e and provide clear photographs of the animal in the unopened shipping bag along with any additional information requested to process the claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter arrival, livestock health depends heavily on aquarium conditions, acclimation, compatibility, feeding and husbandry. Claims involving losses after introduction to the aquarium are subject to the terms of our current \u003cstrong\u003eLive Animal Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping charges and live-animal fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review our complete Live Animal Arrival \u0026amp; Health Guarantee Policy before purchasing. By placing an order for live livestock, you acknowledge the specialized care requirements of the animal and agree to the applicable live-animal shipping and guarantee terms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore Ordering This Seahorse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease confirm that you have an established marine aquarium appropriate for seahorses, suitable hitching structures, gentle flow, appropriate tankmates and the ability to provide frozen mysis multiple times every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis animal should not be purchased for a new aquarium or by a first-time marine aquarist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics offers carefully selected captive-bred marine livestock from trusted aquaculture producers such as ORA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe specialized livestock should be sold with realistic care expectations, not treated like an ordinary aquarium purchase. 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