* Copepods: These are microscopic crustaceans that are abundant in the ocean.
* Amphipods: These are small, shrimp-like crustaceans.
* Mysis shrimp: These are slightly larger than copepods and are also known as "opossum shrimp."
How much they eat depends on several factors:
* Size: Larger seahorses eat more than smaller ones.
* Age: Younger seahorses need to eat more often.
* Species: Some seahorse species are known to be more voracious eaters.
* Availability: If there's plenty of food, seahorses will eat more.
On average:
* A single seahorse can eat up to 3,000 copepods a day.
* They eat several times a day.
It's important to note that seahorses are inefficient feeders. They have small mouths and don't have stomachs. This means they need to eat frequently to get enough energy.
In captivity:
* Seahorses in aquariums are typically fed live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or frozen food.
* The amount of food should be adjusted to the individual seahorse's size and appetite.
Overall, it's hard to give an exact amount of "shrimp" a seahorse eats, as their diet is varied. However, they are constantly nibbling on tiny crustaceans throughout the day.