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About Short-Head Pipefish
Siokunichthys breviceps exhibits an elongated, slender body shape, reaching up to 15 cm in length. It is predominantly brownish-yellow, with a distinctive black lateral line and a narrow, white band near the caudal fin.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 50 gallon tank - Water: 72-78°F, pH 6.5-7.5, Salinity 1.020-1.025 - Setup: Sand substrate, plenty of hiding places, well-filtered water
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (e.g., mysid shrimp), and marine worms in the wild. In aquariums, these can be supplemented with brine shrimp, frozen mysis, and microalgae.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Appearance
- Siokunichthys breviceps exhibits an elongated, slender body shape, reaching up to 15 cm in length. It is predominantly brownish-yellow, with a distinctive black lateral line and a narrow, white band near the caudal fin.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Max Size
- 4
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- The Siokunichthys breviceps is naturally found in the coasts of Indonesia and Malaysia, specifically within the Sulu Sea and South China Sea, at depths ranging from 15 to 90 meters.
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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