Where to buy Banded Pipefish
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About Banded Pipefish
Corythoichthys intestinalis is a slender, elongated pipefish with a tubular snout and banded or reticulated coloration pattern along its body. The body typically displays tan, brown, or grayish tones with darker cross-bands or intricate markings. Like all syngnathids, it possesses a prehensile tail and small, inconspicuous fins.
Key facts
- Aka
- Messmate Pipefish
- Max Size
- 8
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters from Indonesia, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef. Found in seagrass beds and shallow coastal areas at depths typically under 50 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
- Diet
- planktivore
- Care Level
- Hard
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with abundant seagrass, macroalgae, or similar vegetation for shelter and anchoring • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Feed small live or frozen foods (copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp) 2–3 times daily; pipefishes are slow feeders and may struggle to compete with aggressive tank mates • Keep in calm, low-flow sections of the aquarium and provide dense plant growth • Avoid mixing with larger or boisterous fish; pair only with very peaceful, small species
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