Janss' Pipefish (Doryrhamphus janssi)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Janss' Pipefish is a slender, elongated member of the Syngnathidae family with a tubular snout and segmented body. It displays a mottled brown and tan coloration with distinctive rings or bands along its body, and fine pectoral fins that aid in precise maneuvering. The species typically reaches about 7 inches in length and relies on camouflage within seagrass and coral branches.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live foods including copepods, amphipods, and other tiny crustaceans. Frozen enriched mysis shrimp or finely chopped preparations may be accepted with conditioning. Feed multiple times daily in small portions to meet high metabolic demands.
Difficulty and care for the Janss' Pipefish
Janss' Pipefish is a challenging species requiring stable, pristine water conditions, specialized micro-feeding regimens, and a mature tank with abundant live food populations. It is not recommended for beginners and requires dedication to husbandry.
Common health issues
Starvation, parasitic infection, bacterial decline, poor water quality intolerance
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Indonesia and the Philippines through to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding coral reef systems in the Western and Central Pacific.
Log Janss' Pipefish in your reef tank
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