Abstract:The growth and survival rates of larval seahorses, Hippocampus kuda Bleeker, were studied under industrial culture conditions of different temperature, salinity, light intensity, and stocking density. The results showed that the optimum temperature for the growth of the larval seahorses was 28℃, and the larval seahorses preferred high and stable salinity (above 20). Till 60 days, the seahorses which were reared at a salinity of 30 grew faster and the survival rate was the highest. Low light intensity was more suitable for their growth, and the most suitable stocking density was 250 ind./m3.
