Boyle's Pipefish (Dunckerocampus boylei)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Boyle's Pipefish is a slender, elongated fish with a tubular snout characteristic of the Syngnathidae family. The body displays mottled brown and tan coloration with intricate barring patterns that aid in camouflage among seagrass and coral rubble. The fish reaches approximately 7 inches and possesses a prehensile tail for anchoring among seagrass beds.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live foods including copepods, amphipods, and other zooplankton. Frozen copepods and mysis shrimp can supplement the diet. Multiple small feedings daily are essential to meet high metabolic demands.
Difficulty and care for the Boyle's Pipefish
Boyle's Pipefish is an expert-level species requiring stable water conditions, constant availability of live foods, and peaceful tankmates. It demands careful observation and is unsuitable for beginners or established reef tanks with aggressive feeders.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, Velvet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, found in coastal reefs from Indonesia through the Philippines and extending into the Coral Triangle.
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