{"title":"Seahorses \u0026 Pipefish","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dragonface-pipefish-eviota-pellucida-copy","title":"Banded Pipefish | Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Pipefish (\u003cem\u003eDunckerocampus dactyliophorus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Ringed Pipefish, is a striking relative of the seahorse recognized by its elongated body, bold red-and-white bands, and colorful tail. Unlike many pipefish, this species is an active swimmer and can often be seen cruising through caves and rockwork in search of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate–Difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Pipefish are best kept in mature, established reef aquariums with plenty of live rock, caves, and sheltered areas. They naturally feed on small crustaceans and zooplankton, so a healthy population of copepods can be beneficial. Many individuals will also accept appropriately sized frozen foods such as enriched mysis and brine shrimp. Because they are deliberate feeders, they should be housed with peaceful tankmates that will not aggressively outcompete them for food. With proper feeding and a stable environment, the Banded Pipefish makes a unique and beautiful addition to a peaceful reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MosaicMacros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67648448168258,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3713\/3122\/files\/IMG-9345_a3ddcdb0-ed52-4c11-81b1-1cbdcb5e28b5.jpg?v=1791170134"},{"product_id":"dragonface-pipefish-doryrhamphus-dactyliophorus-copy","title":"Dragonface Pipefish | Corythoichthys haematopterus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragonface Pipefish (\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uB6aff_w\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"LFsGHb#ycPkjf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uB6aff_11\"\u003eCorythoichthys haematopterus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating reef-dwelling relative of seahorses recognized by its long, slender body and distinctive dragon-like face. Unlike many pipefish, Dragonface Pipefish spend much of their time slithering and gliding along rockwork while searching for tiny crustaceans and other live prey. They are best suited to mature, peaceful reef aquariums with abundant microfauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Microcrustacean Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragonface Pipefish should be kept in a mature, established aquarium containing plenty of live rock and a healthy population of copepods and other small crustaceans. They are specialized feeders and may not readily accept prepared foods, making a continuous natural food supply particularly important. Some individuals may learn to take enriched baby brine shrimp, small mysis, or other appropriately sized frozen foods. Avoid aggressive or highly competitive tankmates that may prevent them from feeding adequately. A refugium or regular supplementation of live copepods can be especially beneficial for long-term care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MosaicMacros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67648585826626,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3713\/3122\/files\/IMG-9344_13caaa14-dd12-46e0-b011-713a10183557.jpg?v=1791170391"}],"url":"https:\/\/mosaicmacros.com\/collections\/seahorses-pipefish.oembed","provider":"MosaicMacros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}