The Dwarf Seahorse is usually brown or white in color, though some may be yellow or yellow with black stripes; still others may be white with little black dots.
| Category | Fish |
| Care | Expert |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Maximum Size | 2 Inches |
| Origin | Florida |
| Minimum Tank Size |
10 Gallons |
| Water Condition | 72-78 F, dkh 8-12, PH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 |
| Water Flow | Medium |
| Light | Medium |
| Reef Compatible | No |
| Compatibility | See Chart |
The Dwarf Seahorse requires a small, species-only aquarium and does best in groups of 4 or more. When maintaining only one or two Dwarf Seahorses, a 5-gallon aquarium is suitable; when maintaining more than 10 Dwarf Seahorses, use a 10 gallon aquarium. The smaller aquarium size helps concentrate the food. The aquarium should have a sponge filter.
The Dwarf Seahorse requires a continuous diet of freshly-hatched baby brine shrimp, copepods, and other shrimp larvae.