Cleaner Pipefish
NameCleaner Pipefish
Scientific NameDoryrhamphus excisus
Common NamesCleaner Pipefish, Bluestripe Pipefish, Blue-stripe Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSeahorses, Small gobies, Small blennies, Mandarinfish (in mature tanks), Other peaceful pipefish
Description
The Cleaner Pipefish is a slender, elongated marine fish characterized by its vibrant blue body and a prominent orange or red stripe. This shy and delicate species primarily feeds on small crustaceans and is known to act as a cleaner fish in its natural habitat. It requires a mature, peaceful saltwater aquarium with plenty of live rock.
