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Many Banded Pipefish

Dunckerocampus pessuliferus


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Many Banded Pipefish
With its striking horizontal stripes and elongated body, the Many Banded Pipefish is a captivating addition to any tank. Known for its gentle nature and unique pattern, it thrives in peaceful aquarium settings.

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Many Banded Pipefish

Dunckerocampus pessuliferus


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Many Banded Pipefish Care Facts

Care Level: Expert
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Max Size: 8 inches
The Many Banded Pipefish, Dunckerocampus pessuliferus, a unique species featuring a slender and elongated shape.  Its body is encased in armor, and features a toothless mouth at the end of a long tubular snout. 
The Many Banded Pipefish is a docile and peaceful aquarium inhabitant and should not be housed with predators. The Many Banded Pipefish can be housed with many other pipefishes, and will sometimes form  pipefish-trains by floating together in a long row. The Many Banded Pipefish is considered reef safe but with caution, because it loves to hook its tail onto things, and if it does on stinging coral, then it might be in trouble. The Many Banded Pipefish should not be housed with sea anemone, aggressive shrimps or crabs.
The Many Banded Pipefish will eat a carnivorous diet of vitamin enriched Mysis and Brine Shrimp, along with Copepods and Macroalgae. It should be fed at least three times a daily for continued health. Pipefish are not great at competing for food and for this reason they should be kept in a tank with only other pipefishes or seahorses, or other slower moving and slower eating tank mates. 

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This fish has blown me away This fish is amazing I just love it so much


Reviewed by: Sid on June 11, 2019

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