Seahorse Keeping:
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My seahorse has green stuff growning all over it. Is it sick?
It sounds like your seahorse has algae growing on its skin. This is not uncommon for slow moving seahorses, and in the wild it helps them hide. There can be a range of colors and algae that grow on a seahorse.

If it really concerns you, you can take a baby tooth brush and lightly brush the algae away. This is unnecessary, but some people don't like the look.

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Disease and Pests

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