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Banded Pipefish

Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus


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Banded Pipefish
With its slender body and striking bands, the Banded Pipefish is a mesmerizing addition to any tank. Easy to keep, it thrives in peaceful environments, making it a unique and captivating choice for hobbyists.

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Banded Pipefish

Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus


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Banded Pipefish Care Facts

Care Level: Expert
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Max Size: 8 inches
The Ringed Pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) prefers to live in an environment with caves and crevices. It can grow up to 4 inches, and exhibits an elongated body which is quite similar to a small eel when it comes to body shape. The Pipefish - Ringed features greenish-yellow with black rings spaced evenly on its body, hence it is named aptly as the ringed pipefish. It can be kept with other pipefishes and seahorses, and other ornamental invertebrates. But it should not be housed with stinging corals, since the stinging effect can lead to injury to the pipefish.  The tank should contain overhangs, crevices, caves as hiding spots for giving a natural and realistic shelter to this fish. 

Expert Only: Items designated as expert only require special care such as a species specific environment, special diet or care, and an expert level, experienced aquarist. Not for beginners. Expert Only items qualify for our live arrival guarantee only, and are exempt from our extended 8 day guarantee.

Awesome fish. Extremely interesting and active.


Reviewed by: Andrew on Aug. 4, 2014

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