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About Broad-Nosed Pipefish
A slender, elongated pipefish with a tubular snout and segmented body encased in bony rings. Coloration ranges from pale yellow-green to brown with darker mottling, allowing camouflage in seagrass beds.
Key facts
- Origin
- Eastern Atlantic Ocean from the North Sea and British Isles south to the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
- Max Size
- 12
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and other small crustaceans. Multiple small feedings daily are essential since pipefish have small mouths and high metabolic rates.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- A slender, elongated pipefish with a tubular snout and segmented body encased in bony rings. Coloration ranges from pale yellow-green to brown with darker mottling, allowing camouflage in seagrass beds.
- Aka
- Garennou, Grasnadel, Iglicznia, Deniz Ignesi, Siphonostome, Agulleta Morruda, Orratz Muturrandi, Trompetterzeenaald, Broadnosed Pipefish, Deep-Nosed Pipefish, Pesce Ago Cavallino, Broad-Nosed Pipefish, Deep-Snouted Pipefish
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon aquarium with calm, gentle flow • Water 64–72°F (18–22°C); low-flow refugium setup ideal • Feed live foods (copepods, small amphipods) multiple times daily • Slow-moving, protected environment; avoid aggressive tankmates • Prefers seagrass or macroalgae for cover and anchoring
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
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