Short-tailed Pipefish
NameShort-tailed Pipefish
Scientific NameMicrophis brachyurus
Common NamesShort-tailed Pipefish, Freshwater Pipefish, Estuarine Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Madagascar, India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful brackish pipefish, Small, peaceful brackish gobies, Brackish mollies
Description
The Short-tailed Pipefish is a slender, elongated fish resembling a stick, often found camouflaged among aquatic vegetation. It is a shy and delicate species known for its unique appearance and specialized feeding habits, primarily consuming small live invertebrates. This euryhaline fish is best kept in a brackish aquarium environment with stable parameters.
