Dusky Pipefish (Syngnathus floridae)
Dusky Pipefish (Syngnathus floridae)
Dusky pipefish (Syngnathus floridae) are an attractive species of pipefish that inhabits coastal waters from the Chesapeake Bay south to Panama. They can be found throughout the shallow, vegetated waters of bays, estuaries, and rivers. Much like seahorses, their close relatives, the males carry the fertilized eggs in a brood pouch and then give birth to fully-formed offspring. Dusky pipefish are common amongst aquatic vegetation where they feed upon zooplankton, amphipods, copepods, and other small invertebrates.
Dusky pipefish are an attractive species of pipefish that is adaptable to both brackish and marine conditions. As an estuarine species they are tolerant of a wide range of salinities and water parameters. Pipefish usually prefer live foods initially, but will often grow to accept frozen foods. I’ve been very successful feeding the commonly available Tigriopus copepods, which typically establish well in temperate brackish and marine aquaria.
Origin: Currently available fish are field-collected.
Care Level: Intermediate.
Salinity (SG): 1.015-1.026
Diet: Small invertebrates/zooplankton. Must eat frequently and should have daily access to food. Brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, amphipods, daphnia, copepods, and similar. It is a good idea to provide a varied diet.
Adult Size: 6”-10”.
pH: 7.5-8.5
Water Temp: 65F-78F.
Other Care Preferences: Tankmates should be chosen wisely as pipefish are easily stressed. Other fish may bully them out of food. Great tankmates for seahorses.
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