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About Black-Lined Pipefish
Slender, elongated body with a distinctive black or dark brown longitudinal stripe running the length of the body against a pale or tan background. Pipefish possess a tubular snout and segmented body armor typical of the Syngnathidae family.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, particularly found in reef environments from Indonesia through the Philippines to Papua New Guinea.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Velvet
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen copepods, amphipods, and other small crustaceans. Siokunichthys nigrolineatus requires frequent small feedings to meet its high metabolic needs and may be slow to accept non-live food initially.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Diet
- planktivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Slender, elongated body with a distinctive black or dark brown longitudinal stripe running the length of the body against a pale or tan background. Pipefish possess a tubular snout and segmented body armor typical of the Syngnathidae family.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon aquarium with gentle water flow • Water parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Requires live food (copepods, amphipods); frozen foods difficult • Peaceful, small-mouthed species; avoid aggressive tank mates • Dense aquascaping with hiding spots and slow current zones
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
- Family
- Syngnathidae
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