Red-Striped Pipefish (Dunckerocampus baldwini)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Dunckerocampus baldwini is a small, elongated pipefish with a tubular snout and segmented body typical of the Syngnathidae family. It displays striking red and white stripes running along its body, with red dorsal and anal fins. The body is slender and horse-like, reaching about 6 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
Red-Striped Pipefish are specialized micro-feeders requiring small live foods. Feed primarily on copepods, amphipods, and other small crustaceans. In captivity, offer cultured copepods, rotifers, and newly hatched brine shrimp daily.
Difficulty and care for the Red-Striped Pipefish
Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
Common health issues
Poor feeding response, starvation, parasitic infection, water quality stress
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in shallow coastal waters among seagrass beds and coral rubble.
Log Red-Striped Pipefish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Red-Striped Pipefish alongside everything else in your reef.
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