Bluestripe Pipefish
NameBluestripe Pipefish
Scientific NameDoryrhamphus excisus
Common NamesBluestripe Pipefish, Blue-stripe Pipefish, Bluebanded Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Small blennies, Seahorses (in syngnathid-specific tanks), Mandarinfish (if food supply is abundant)
Description
The Bluestripe Pipefish is a slender, elongated marine fish known for its striking yellow body with a prominent iridescent blue stripe. These shy carnivores are related to seahorses and require a specialized diet of small live or frozen foods. They thrive in mature, peaceful reef aquariums.
