Dragon Face Pipefish

$60.00 USD

Dragon Face Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus)

This Dragon Face Pipefish has been fully quarantined for a minimum of 14 days and is actively feeding! It readily eats live copepods, red bugs, planaria, and hatched baby brine shrimp. These natural hunters help control small pests while adding graceful movement and personality to your tank.

The Dragon Face Pipefish is a slender, reef-safe species related to seahorses, known for its peaceful nature and intricate patterns. It glides elegantly through rockwork and macroalgae, constantly searching for tiny prey. A calm setup with plenty of natural cover is ideal for long-term success.

Care Information:
Diet: Live copepods, red bugs, planaria, and newly hatched baby brine shrimp
Quarantine: Held for a minimum of 14 days before shipping to ensure health and feeding consistency
Size: Approx. 4–5 inches
Tank Size: Suitable for 10 gallons or less while small; best in systems with lots of macroalgae and gentle flow
Habitat: Rockwork and dense macroalgae for hunting and shelter
Temperament: Peaceful; best kept with small, shy fish, or other pipefish and seahorses
Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced
Tank Type: Peaceful reef or macroalgae-dominant setup with stable pod populations

💡 Fun Facts:

  • Dragon Face Pipefish are natural pest hunters that help reduce red bugs and flatworms in reef tanks.

  • Related to seahorses - they swim gracefully and use their long snouts to “vacuum” up tiny prey.

  • Males carry eggs along their belly until hatching, a fascinating behavior to observe in mature aquariums.

Dragon Face Pipefish

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