Many-Banded Pipefish (Dunckerocampus multiannulatus)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Many-Banded Pipefish is a slender, elongated syngnathid with a tubular snout and segmented body. It displays distinctive dark and light banding patterns along its body, with coloration typically ranging from brown to yellow with contrasting bands. This species has a prehensile tail and small paired fins characteristic of the pipefish family.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small crustaceans. This species requires frequent small meals since pipefishes have limited digestive capacity and grazing feeding habits.
Difficulty and care for the Many-Banded Pipefish
Pipefishes are challenging aquarium specimens requiring consistent small live foods, stable water conditions, and careful tankmate selection. They are delicate feeders prone to starvation if adequate prey items are not continuously available.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, found in shallow reef environments from Indonesia and the Philippines throughout the western Pacific.
Log Many-Banded Pipefish in your reef tank
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