{"product_id":"blue-stripped-pipefis","title":"Blue Stripped Pipefish","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3h1ku8\" data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"66\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThe Blue Striped Pipefish is a stunning and elegant marine fish, admired for its vibrant electric blue stripes contrasted against a dark body. Closely related to seahorses, these graceful fish spend their time weaving through rockwork and corals in search of tiny crustaceans. They are peaceful, reef safe, and make a fascinating addition to established reef aquariums with plenty of natural microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eDue to their specialized feeding requirements, Blue Striped Pipefish are best suited to experienced marine aquarists with mature reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16z8v8l\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eModerate to Advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"acdxr6\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eDoryrhamphus excisus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hjidoy\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fi54kr\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e7–10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13yew91\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e120 litres (larger mature reef systems are preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a7yqry\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"852\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ctjtk3\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynen8a\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eBlue Striped Pipefish feed primarily on tiny live prey and should ideally be introduced into a mature aquarium with a healthy population of copepods and other microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eFoods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"65zpov\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eLive copepods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gjlmot\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eAmphipods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rt00p\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eNewly hatched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gdriip\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eEnriched frozen Cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nv50qt\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eFrozen Calanus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"115pfke\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eFinely chopped mysis (some individuals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eFrequent small feedings are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ihs70\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eb0je2\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184g37g\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cfy8br\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eAmmonia: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14s6gnq\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eNitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h8xv2u\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eNitrate: \u0026lt;10 ppm preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"purqi0\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eExcellent tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xc5ue5\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eGobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ybdoik\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eBlennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mi7ov8\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eFirefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jntjx\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eSmall cardinalfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k336cv\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eSeahorses (in species-appropriate systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v04di5\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003ePeaceful wrasses that won't outcompete them for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110ycly\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eAggressive wrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"58ghpe\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eDottybacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1us5ah5\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eHawkfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xx5dcw\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eLarge angelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jvuoxw\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eTriggerfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qdaf2h\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003ePuffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16m7bda\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eFast, aggressive feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yg8tgt\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lnw8ix\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eMature reef aquarium with abundant live rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmfmn3\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003ePlenty of hiding places and gentle to moderate water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15dkhfb\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eStable water quality is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bwue0g\" data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eA refugium or pod-producing system is highly beneficial for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tehylg\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2551\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9joh0v\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eBest kept in established reef aquariums that have been running for several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uu8k26\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eTheir biggest challenge is obtaining enough food, as they feed slowly and can be outcompeted by faster fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cj25n2\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eGenerally peaceful and may be kept as a pair if introduced together and the aquarium is large enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16kwv5w\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eLike seahorses, they are sensitive to rapid changes in water quality and should be acclimated carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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