Sargassum Pipefish (Syngnathus pelagicus)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Syngnathus pelagicus is a slender, elongated pipefish with a tubular snout and segmented body armor. The species exhibits a mottled tan to olive-green coloration, often with darker bands, and blends well with Sargassum seaweed from which it derives its common name.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen copepods, amphipods, mysid shrimp, and other zooplankton. Multiple feedings daily are essential due to the species' high metabolic rate and small mouth.
Difficulty and care for the Sargassum Pipefish
Advanced - Requires experienced care due to sensitive nature specific habitat needs or complex dietary requirements. Best for expert aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole in the Head, Velvet
Origin and habitat
Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Mediterranean Sea through the Northeast Atlantic to the North Sea and Bay of Biscay.
Log Sargassum Pipefish in your reef tank
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