Alligator Pipefish

Syngnathoides biaculeatus

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Alligator Pipefish

Size: up to 5.5 inches

$89.99

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Care Facts

Size :	up to 5.5 inches
Care Level :	Moderate
Temperament :	Peaceful
Reef Safe :	Yes
Diet :	Carnivore
Origin :	Indo-Pacific
Acclimation Time :	3+ hours
Coral Safe :	Yes
Invertebrate Safe :	Yes
Minimum Tank Size :	100 gallons

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The Alligator Pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus, exhibits a straight pencil-like body and is related to the Seahorse. Its slender green body features an elongated snout resembling a pipe giving it its name. They do not possess teeth and have specialized armor-like scales. The Alligator Pipefish uses its dorsal fin to swim around the tank although it is a weak swimmer that will spend much of its time floating.

The Alligator Pipefish is peaceful, will eat a carnivorous diet, and can be housed with other members of its own species. They require a large tank with plenty of live rock, plants, and structures to grab onto. Seahorses and Pipefish can actually form a symbiotic relationship together as the Seahorse will grab onto the Pipefish. They are reef safe so long as they are not housed with aggressive corals, sea anemones, or aggressive inverts.