Banded Pipefish

The Ph balance of water should be between 8.1 and 8.4 as they prefer alkaline content of the water to be higher than most marine fish.

Common Name(s): Banded Pipefish and Ringed Pipefish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus
Origin : Indo-Pacific
Care Level : Hard
Density : sg 1.020-1.025
Temperature : 72 -78 degrees
Maximum Size: 7.9 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallon
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Carnivore- small live invertebrates such as: vitamin rich brine shrimp, baby guppies, grass shrimp, mosquito larva and daphnia and mysid shrimp.
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful
Compatibility : Very peaceful fish such as sea horses
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