Long Snouted Pipe Fish

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name: long-snouted pipefish (doryichthys boaja) max size: up to 8 inches water parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 75-82°F, soft to moderately hard water; prefers very clean, well- oxygenated freshwater diet: carnivorous – requires small live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, copepods, and mosquito larvae; rarely accepts prepared foods temperament: very peaceful and shy; easily stressed and should not be housed with aggressive or fast-feeding fish tank setup: mature, well-planted aquarium with gentle flow and plenty of cover such as plants, roots, and driftwood; stable water quality is critical compatibility: best kept in species-only tanks or with very small, calm fish like micro rasboras; avoid boisterous community fish behavior: slow-moving and deliberate; often hovers near plants and decor while hunting tiny prey using its long tubular snout fun fact: doryichthys boaja is one of the few true freshwater pipefish species, and like seahorses, the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch Show more