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About Schultz's Pipefish
Schultz's pipefish is a slender, elongated fish with a tubular snout and segmented body encased in bony rings—characteristic of the pipefish family (Syngnathidae). It displays a yellow to olive-green coloration with darker bands or mottling along the body. The fish typically reaches about 6 inches in length and has a small, toothless mouth adapted for feeding on minute prey.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Hard
- Care Requirements
- • Tank: 30 gallons, calm environment with low flow • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Setup: Dense seagrass, mangrove roots, or similar holdfasts; minimal predators • Diet: Small copepods, amphipods, daily micro-feeds essential • Behavior: Sedentary, pairs well in pairs or small groups
- Difficulty Level
- Schultz's pipefish is a challenging species suited for experienced hobbyists. It demands pristine water conditions, frequent feeding of minute live foods, careful tank mates to avoid competition, and low-flow refugium zones. This species is best kept by dedicated specialists with established, mature systems.
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Aka
- Gilded Pipefish
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Schultz's pipefish is a slender, elongated fish with a tubular snout and segmented body encased in bony rings—characteristic of the pipefish family (Syngnathidae). It displays a yellow to olive-green coloration with darker bands or mottling along the body. The fish typically reaches about 6 inches in length and has a small, toothless mouth adapted for feeding on minute prey.
- Diet
- planktivore
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