Pipefish – Blue Stripe

Blue Stripe Pipefish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5 cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore (Eats pods)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Doryrhamphus Excisus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  1-2 inches

The blue stripe pipefish, scientific name Doryrhamphus Excisus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Blue stripe pipefish can grow up to 3” and can live up to 10 years. Blue stripe pipefish are one of the smallest species of pipefish found in the aquarium hobby. Blue stripe 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. Blue stripe pipefish can be kept alone but are best kept in pairs or groups. Blue stripe pipefish are reef safe, they will not bother corals or invertebrates. They will find a crevice in the rocks to sleep in. Blue stripe pipefish will be seen swimming through the tank or seen floating in the water, 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. Blue stripe 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.