Duncker's Pipefish (Halicampus dunckeri)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Duncker's Pipefish is a slender, elongated member of the Syngnathidae family with a tube-like snout and segmented body armor. It displays cryptic coloration in shades of brown, tan, or greenish tones with subtle banding, allowing it to blend into seagrass and coral rubble habitats.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, and enriched brine shrimp. Pipefish require frequent small meals and may need specialized feeding due to their small mouths and deliberate feeding style.
Difficulty and care for the Duncker's Pipefish
Duncker's Pipefish is difficult to keep, requiring pristine water quality, stable conditions, and a steady supply of small live foods. They are best suited for experienced aquarists with established refugia or copepod populations.
Common health issues
Starvation, parasitic infection, water quality stress
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, Philippines, and other tropical coral reef areas of Southeast Asia.
Log Duncker's Pipefish in your reef tank
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