Straightstick Pipefish
NameStraightstick Pipefish
Scientific NameTrachyrhamphus bicoarctatus
Common NamesStraightstick Pipefish, Double-ended Pipefish, Long-nosed Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
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, peaceful gobies, Dragonets (in very large, mature tanks), Seahorses (with caution due to similar feeding needs), Non-aggressive invertebrates
Description
The Straightstick Pipefish is a long, slender marine fish renowned for its exceptional camouflage, often mimicking seagrass or detritus on the seabed. This delicate micro-predator requires a mature, peaceful saltwater aquarium with a consistent supply of live copepods and other small invertebrates to thrive.
