Pipefishes or pipe-fishes (Syngnathinae) are a subfamily of small fishes, which, together with the seahorses and seadragons (Phycodurus and Phyllopteryx), form the family Syngnathidae. …

Sep 23, 2017 · In this article, we are going to take a look at the different species of pipefish, how to care for them, their diet, tank requirements and compatibility with other fish. If you are …

pipefish, any of about 200 species in 51 genera of elongated fishes allied to the sea horses in the family Syngnathidae (order Gasterosteiformes). Pipefishes are very slender, long-bodied …

Feb 26, 2023 · Pipefish are a beautiful species, that are often described as a straightened out seahorse. Their distinctive long snout and tiny mouth makes them immediately identifiable. For …

Feb 26, 2022 · These are pipefish and are a very popular fish to keep in the home aquarium! Pipefish are very difficult to keep and are only recommended to expert keepers. Keep reading …

May 27, 2024 · The pipefish is a very long, narrow fish with an unusual pipe-shaped mouth. Some move through the water like a snake. There are some 200 recognized species within the same …

A pipefish has tiny dorsal and pectoral fins that beat rapidly as it leisurely swims — either vertically or (mostly) horizontally. A pipefish steers by moving its head from side to side.

Apr 21, 2023 · Seahorses and pipefish are some of the most unique marine fishes hobbyists can own. Their long bodies make them weak swimmers. Their tube-like noses make eating …

Pipefish are thin slender fish that can camouflage themselves by blending in very well with the surrounding seagrasses and weeds among which it lives. Often they will take a vertical …

The elongated body of pipefishes is thought to be an ancestral trait, with seahorses having evolved their upright position after branching off from their common pipefish-like ancestors. …