Where to buy Alligator Pipefish
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About Alligator Pipefish
Syngnathoides biaculeatus is an elongated, tube-mouthed fish with a distinctly segmented body and two prominent bony spines near the tail base (biaculeatus = "two-spined"). Coloration ranges from brown to tan with mottled patterning that provides excellent camouflage in seagrass habitats.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon established tank with stable conditions • Feed live copepods and mysis shrimp; requires frequent small meals • Gentle water flow; prefers seagrass beds and sheltered areas • Water: 72-78°F, sg 1.020-1.025, 0 ammonia/nitrite • Avoid aggressive tankmates; sensitive to water quality changes
- Aka
- Double-End Pipehorse
- Max Size
- 7
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- planktivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding regions, typically found in shallow seagrass beds and mangrove areas.
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