Ringback Pipefish
NameRingback Pipefish
Scientific NameDoryrhamphus dactyliophorus
Common NamesRingback Pipefish, Banded Pipefish, Ringed Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Small blennies, Seahorses (with caution), Other peaceful pipefish species
Description
The Ringback Pipefish is a slender, elongated marine fish characterized by its distinctive dark bands or rings along its body. These peaceful carnivores are related to seahorses and require a specialized diet of small live or frozen crustaceans. They are often found in coral reefs and rocky areas, blending in with their surroundings.
