Pipefish – Dragonface (Pair)

Dragonface Pipefish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 16cm (6 ½″)

Diet: Omnivore (Eats pods and is known to eat red acropora bugs)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Corythoichthys Intestinalis

Other Common Names: Scribbled Pipefish, Messmate Pipefish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 3 – 4 inches

The dragonface pipefish, scientific name Corythoichthys Intestinalis is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Banded pipefish can grow up to 6 ½ ” and can live up to 10 years. Dragonface pipefish are carnivores, they will eat pods found in the tank. If there are no pods present in the tank they can be bought and added to the tank. Dragonface pipefish can be kept alone but are best kept in pairs or groups. Dragonface pipefish are reef safe, they will not bother corals or invertebrates. They will find a crevice in the rocks to sleep in. Dragonface pipefish will be seen gliding along the substrate searching for food. They do not have strong fins or a strong swimming capability so keeping them in a fish tank with lower flow settings and peaceful tank mates is recommended. Dragonface pipefish can be mixed with other pipefish as long as there is enough food. Pipefish are delicate and can be harmed by large fast moving fish, anemones or stinging tentacles from corals. They can also be harmed from certain invertebrates such as crabs. The dragonface pipefish is also referred to as the Scribbled Pipefish or the Messmate Pipefish.