Learn about Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefish.

Fused Jaw describes the shape of the mouths of a unique group of fish. Most well known of these is the Seahorse. Pipefish and Seadragons are other fish related to the seahorse that belong to this group, known as the Syngathiformes. These fascinating fish continue to intrigue both the scientist and layperson alike. FusedJaw.com, is a growing database of facts, articles and pictures regarding seahorse and pipefish care in the home aquarium, biology and reproduction, and their conservation in the wild so that seahorses, pipefish and seadragons can ultimately survive for future generations to enjoy.

  • The Pygmy Pipehorses of Cozumel

    The Pygmy Pipehorses of Cozumel By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 03/20/2012
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    One tiny seahorse relative flourishes in the waters of Cozumel, but often goes unnoticed. The West Atlantic Pygmy Pipehorse is a diminutive, slightly bent cousin of the seahorse that rarely grows larger than 2 inches. They hitch like seahorses, but look more like pipefish with mostly straightened bodies.

  • Syngnathid Symposium 2011

    Syngnathid Symposium 2011 By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 11/12/2011
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    The the second Syngnathid Symposium was held the first week in November in Chicago at the Shedd aquarium. 92 delegates from all over the world gathered to discuss current issues with seahorses, sea dragons, pipefish and other syngnathids. Topics discussed were husbandry, challenges in breeding, keeping and obtaining these unique animals as well as conservation [...]

  • Seahorse Fry System Build

    Seahorse Fry System Build By Dan Underwood | Date posted: 10/23/2011
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    Dan Underwood of Seahorse Source shows us how to make a scaled down version of a professional rearing system for seahorse fry.

  • Pygmy Seahorses Code of Conduct for Diving & Photographing

    Pygmy Seahorses Code of Conduct for Diving & Photographing By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 07/05/2011
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    Pygmy Seahorse expert Dr. Richard Smith just released a great guideline for divers and photographing pygmy seahorses. Pygmy seahorses, the inch and under relative of the seahorses most people are used to, are beloved by divers around the world, and frequently over-loved and even harassed by divers looking for these diminutive treasures.

  • Don’t Sump That Seahorse! Refugiums Are Not A Happy Seahorse Home.

    Don’t Sump That Seahorse! Refugiums Are Not A Happy Seahorse Home. By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 03/21/2011
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    Seahorses don’t belong in refugiums. Yet this is one of those frequently reoccuring questions that comes up repeatedly by many people considering seahorses. I’m not sure what the appeal is – perhaps the knowledge that they need a specialized setup, but not exactly what that entails or why. Whatever the reason, this article is meant [...]

  • What’s Love Got to Do With It? The Truth About Seahorse Monogamy

    What’s Love Got to Do With It? The Truth About Seahorse Monogamy By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 10/04/2010
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    “Unlike most other fish, they [seahorses] are monogamous and mate for life.” – National Geographic It’s a theme repeated over and over again in the media and in popular culture. The idea that seahorses are monogamous and mate for life is one that excites the imagination and has helped them gain recognition and notoriety as [...]

  • Petition To Save Dwarf Seahorses from BP Oil Spill

    Petition To Save Dwarf Seahorses from BP Oil Spill By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 09/10/2010
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    I just started a new petition, after finding out that BP’s oil clean-up methods targets dwarf seahorses primary habitat in the Gulf, seagrass beds and seagrass mats. BP burns the mats, and the seahorses along with them. If you find this as horrible as I do, please, sign the petition. The dwarf seahorse, a small [...]

  • Diving With Seahorses

    Diving With Seahorses By The Seahorse Trust | Date posted: 08/01/2010
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    Divers looking for seahorses need to be extra cautious not to disturb these sensitive animals. Here are some guidelines and best practices for any diver looking for and observing seahorse in the wild. Originally written for the British Seahorse Survey, it contains information useful for anyone that may encounter seahorses.

  • Keep a Watchful Eye on the Sea Dragons of Southern Australia

    Keep a Watchful Eye on the Sea Dragons of Southern Australia By Mick Burrows | Date posted: 05/05/2010
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    Living amongst the many and varied creatures in the temperate coastal waters of southern Australia; are in essence, the a relatively little known, but immensely fascinating sea dragons.  These marine fish of the Syngnathidae family, are closely related to sea horses and pipefish, and as such, need to eat constantly, owing to the fact that [...]

  • Net Pen Raised Seahorses Part II

    Net Pen Raised Seahorses Part II By Administrator | Date posted: 03/17/2010
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    f you ever see a seahorse for sale at your local fish store like the one pictured here, pass it by. You’ll be saving yourself money and heartache. When you see a seahorse at your local fish store, you’re most likely to see a Kelloggi a.k.a. “Great Seahorse,” which is the most commonly pen-raised seahorse. It’s not because they make great pets or because they are hardy.

  • Net Pen Raised Seahorses

    Net Pen Raised Seahorses By Administrator | Date posted:
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    Some of you are new to seahorses, and you may be wondering, “What’s the difference between True Captive Bred and Tank Raised/Tank Bred/Net Pen Raised?” These terms are very confusing, even to your local fish shop. Learn what Net Pen Seahorses are and why you should care.

  • Meet the Strange Syngnathiformes

    Meet the Strange Syngnathiformes By Tami Weiss | Date posted: 11/21/2009
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    Syngnathiformes is the order of highly-specialized predatory fish known for their unusual appearance and adaptations. The most well known is the seahorse, but all of the syngnathids have similar features: long, narrow bodies that lack rings but are instead have a bony exterior that makes up armor, and small, tubular mouths used for sucking in prey.

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