Zebra Horses?

[headtreads]

I know it'sa long shot but does anyone know where I can get some Zebra Horses? I have been looking for them everywhere but they are not really available. If not, stallions or white horses. I believe Japan has a few species that are completely white. I know they change colors but with the proper sorroundings, they should stay preety close to their color. Thanks in advance

 

[JennyL]

The Zebra's are not available to hobbiests.

Trying to buy horses based on color is a mistake. As you already know , they change colors, and for a number of reasons, such as mating,stress,environment,etc.

 

[TamiW]

You may want to look into Hippocampus erectus, as some are very distinctly striped. See http://divegallery.com/seahorse3.jpg
Quite frankly, I'm surprised no one has tried to breed for more distinct stripes.

Also, what do you mean by "stallions"?

 

[headtreads]

fishGrrl that horse is beautiful. Some people reffer to a specific southern japanese sea horse species stallions for their really white appearance. The stripes on horses are less likely to go away though so I guess I can always go that reute

 

[TamiW]

Ah, thanks for the clarification. I never heard the term used that way before, only as a "cute" way to refer to male seahorses. H. reidi can turn white, I had one some years ago that was in a fairly new tank, all the rock was white, the ground was white, and he turned pretty darn white too. Not like the H. sindonis you're probably thinking of, but still pretty white. Of course, once the tank gets coraline algae, it would be likely to change again.

Here are some more heavily striped H. erectus:
http://research.myfwc.com/images/gallery/20060207_145831_14356.jpg
http://www.cdislands.com/photos_usvi/stt4/xst40704.jpg
http://flickr.com/photos/penguinville/496678867/