seahorse affection

Many people don’t realize that seahorses mate for life, or that mated pairs show affection toward one another. Ghillie and Ceti spend much of the day in separate parts of the tank. Ghillie is timid and likes to hide, while Ceti likes to explore and hunt for little crustaceans in the rocks. In the evenings, however, they often spend time together, “holding tails” or swimming side by side. They also come together at meal times, and not only because of the food. They seem to enjoy one another’s company–and Ghillie becomes less shy in Ceti’s presence, both because of his urge