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Pipefish care guide: description, facts & compatibility

Here are some tips for caring for banded pipefish: Tank size Banded pipefish can grow up to 8 inches long, so an aquarium of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Tank environment Banded pipefish prefer a lagoon-like environment with weaker water currents and lots of cover from macroalgae. Water conditions Banded pipefish prefer alkaline water with a pH between 8.1 and 8.4, and a water temperature between 72°F-77°F. Food Banded pipefish should be fed a variety of live foods, such as copepods, brin

Banded pipefish (Dunckerocampus Dactyliophorus) On Freshwater Aquarium Of Umino-Moriin In Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. - Closeup