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Dragonface Pipefish
Corythoichthys haematopterus
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Fascinating pipe-shaped fish related to seahorses. Needs a mature reef full of copepods. Very slow feeder — will starve with boisterous tankmates.
CARE
Expert
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
7"
✗ NOT RECOMMENDED YET
· Tank needs 6 more months of maturity
· Marked expert-only
· Requires live food — ongoing supply needed
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LIVE FOOD REQUIRED
Will not accept frozen or prepared foods. Requires a constant supply of live copepods or live starfish. Confirm your supply before purchasing.
EXPERT ONLY
Not recommended for new or intermediate hobbyists. Has very specific care requirements that are difficult to meet consistently.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–10 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCaution
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCaution
Yellow TangIncompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible