Double-end Pipehorse
NameDouble-end Pipehorse
Scientific NameTrachyrhamphus bicoarctatus
Common NamesDouble-ended Pipefish, Double-ended Pipehorse, Bentstick Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia, New Caledonia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall Gobies, Mandarinfish, Dragonets, Other peaceful pipefish, Seahorses (with caution)
Description
The Double-end Pipehorse is a long, slender marine fish known for its excellent camouflage, often blending seamlessly with seagrass beds or detritus. It is a slow-moving ambush predator that primarily feeds on small crustaceans. Males carry the eggs in a brood pouch, a characteristic shared with seahorses.
