Schultz's Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi)
Fish in the family Syngnathidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Schultz's pipefish is a slender, elongated fish with a tubular snout and segmented body encased in bony rings—characteristic of the pipefish family (Syngnathidae). It displays a yellow to olive-green coloration with darker bands or mottling along the body. The fish typically reaches about 6 inches in length and has a small, toothless mouth adapted for feeding on minute prey.
Diet and feeding
Schultz's pipefish requires frequent feeding of small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, and small mysid shrimp. These fish have small mouths and need appropriately sized food items; high-quality foods and multiple daily feedings are essential to maintain condition.
Difficulty and care for the Schultz's Pipefish
Schultz's pipefish is a challenging species suited for experienced hobbyists. It demands pristine water conditions, frequent feeding of minute live foods, careful tank mates to avoid competition, and low-flow refugium zones. This species is best kept by dedicated specialists with established, mature systems.
Common health issues
Starvation, nutritional deficiency, gas-bubble disease, bacterial infections, parasites
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia and the Philippines through the Great Barrier Reef to Australia. Found in coastal seagrass beds and shallow coral reef environments.
Log Schultz's Pipefish in your reef tank
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