Our breeding program was designed from the ground up to fulfill the need for quality, captive bred
seahorses. In doing so, we are also able to play a small role in promoting seahorse conservation.
High quality captive bred seahorses are easier to care for in the aquarium environment, and their
ready availability reduces the demand for wild caught specimens.
The program began with specimens that were personally collected or obtained from
professional collectors. We hand picked the finest specimens for our brood stock. By starting off
with wild caught specimens, and adhering to a strict breeding program, we are able to ensure
genetic diversity and offer hobbyists first generation seahorses and pairs from different lineages
if desired.
Seahorses are maintained in closely controlled closed recirculating systems. We
do not use net pens or flow through seawater systems. This ensures our animals are adapted to the
aquarium environment.
Each brood is carefully, lovingly reared and given the utmost in care. Many
tedious hours of work goes into ensuring that future caretakers will receive only healthy, robust
specimens.
We are a certified aquaculture facility, by the State of Florida,
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Aquaculture Certificate Number AQ3266032.
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