Freshwater Pipefish
NameFreshwater Pipefish
Scientific NameDoryichthys boesemani
Common NamesFreshwater Pipefish, Boeseman's Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Indonesia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesCelestial Pearl Danio, Chili Rasbora, Otocinclus Catfish, Dwarf Shrimp
Description
Freshwater Pipefish are unique, elongated fish with a distinctive snout, closely related to seahorses. They are ambush predators that require a diet of small live or frozen foods and thrive in well-planted tanks with gentle flow. While peaceful, their specialized feeding habits make them unsuitable for most community tanks.
