Pouch Evacuation for Seahorses

[Beccadawn]

Hi Everyone,


Just wondering if anyone has any tips of getting the air bubbles out of the male seahorses pouch? I've had my seahorses for one week now & one of my males (H. Bourbouri) has started to swim upside down when he's not holding onto something. I have spent a couple of hours so far trying to get the air out with a bobby pin as described in some of the articles I've found on the internet & by watching examples on you tube. Maybe I'm a chicken & not applying enough pressure, I'm unsure but I don't want to hurt the little guy either. Anyways any helpful hints or tricks would be very much appreciated. If I'm unsuccessful I may need someone to come & give me a lesson : )

Cheers,
Becky