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A relative of seahorses with an elongated body. Distinctive swimming style and delicate form are attractive.
Pipefishes (subfamily Syngnathinae, family Syngnathidae) are close relatives of seahorses, sharing the same family and distinguished by their elongated, pipe-like body form. They inhabit shallow marine environments — seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs — worldwide. Their tube-like, fused jaws function like pipettes, creating powerful suction to capture plankton and micro-crustaceans. Like seahorses, males carry and incubate eggs in a brood pouch or on the ventral surface. Husbandry is challenging: their slow, deliberate feeding style makes them highly vulnerable to food competition from faster tankmates, so species-specific or calm, bottom-dwelling communities are recommended. Live brine shrimp and copepods are dietary staples. Gentle water flow is essential to prevent the animal from being swept by current.
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Origen
Shallow marine environments, seagrass beds, and coral reefs worldwide
Esperanza de vida
3-5 years
Tamaño
10-20cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Frozen brine shrimp
餌付けが難しく生き餌が必要なことも
水流は弱めに設定
他の魚との混泳は避ける
穏やかな環境でストレスを軽減
タツノオトシゴと同様にオスが育児
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Pipefish es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Pipefish es 3-5 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Pipefish típicamente alcanza 10-20cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Pipefish se alimenta de: Frozen brine shrimp. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Pipefish varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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