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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A tiny, slender flagtail pipefish with a bright orange-red body, an iridescent blue lateral stripe running from snout through the eye and along the flank, and an oversized black-and-white paddle-shaped caudal fin. Peaceful and slow-moving, it hovers under overhangs and among rockwork, and must be kept in calm, low-flow tanks with no fast or aggressive feeders that will outcompete it. Best in a mature system with a copepod-rich refugium; wild specimens often refuse prepared foods, so captive-bred stock raised on frozen baby brine and mysis is far more likely to survive.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
They require a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock, hiding places, and a gentle water flow. The water should be kept at a stable temperature between 72-78°F with a pH of 8.1-8.4.
Behavior
Bluestripe Pipefish are generally peaceful and can be shy. They prefer to swim close to the substrate or among coral branches, often in pairs or small groups.
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Davide
@DPack
Pesce molto bello, si muove in maniera buffa ed è affascinante vederlo osservare con cura ogni roccia per cercare cibo.
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