{"product_id":"bluestripe-pipefish-doryrhamphus-excisus","title":"Bluestripe Pipefish | Doryrhamphus excisus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluestripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pipefish (\u003cem\u003eDoryrhamphus excisus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Blue Dwarf Pipefish, is a striking relative of the seahorse recognized by its elongated body, bright blue stripe, and orange body. 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 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 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\u003eBluestripe 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 Bluestripe 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":67704449761602,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3713\/3122\/files\/IMG-9857.jpg?v=1791667636","url":"https:\/\/mosaicmacros.com\/products\/bluestripe-pipefish-doryrhamphus-excisus","provider":"MosaicMacros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}