Pipefish

Pipefish are a fascinating addition to the saltwater aquarium, belonging to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes seahorses. These elongated, slender fish are known for their unique swimming style and interesting reproductive behavior, where males carry the eggs. They require a peaceful tank with plenty of hiding spots and a diet of small, live foods like copepods. Pipefish can be sensitive to water quality changes, so stable, pristine conditions are essential. They are best suited for experienced aquarists who can meet their specific care requirements.

1. 
   Common name: Pacific trumpetfish

   Scientific name: Aulostomus chinensis
2. 
   Common name: Trumpetfish

   Scientific name: Aulostomus maculatus
3. 
   Common name: Brown-banded pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys amplexus
4. 
   Common name: Network pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys flavofasciatus
5. 
   Common name: Reeftop pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys haematopterus
6. 
   Common name: Scribbled pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys intestinalis
7. 
   Common name: Black-breasted pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys nigripectus
8. 
   Common name: Schultz's pipefish

   Scientific name: Corythoichthys schultzi
9. 
   Common name: Bluestripe pipefish

   Scientific name: Doryrhamphus excisus
10. 
    Common name: Janss' pipefish

    Scientific name: Doryrhamphus janssi
11. Common name: Redstripe pipefish

    Scientific name: Dunckerocampus baldwini
12. 
    Common name: banded pipefish

    Scientific name: Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus
13. 
    Common name: Many-banded pipefish

    Scientific name: Dunckerocampus multiannulatus
14. 
    Common name: Yellowbanded pipefish

    Scientific name: Dunckerocampus pessuliferus
15. Common name: Booth's pipefish

    Scientific name: Halicampus boothae
16. 
    Common name: Ornate pipefish

    Scientific name: Halicampus macrorhynchus
17. Common name: Glittering pipefish

    Scientific name: Halicampus nitidus
18. Common name: Ward's pipefish

    Scientific name: Hippichthys cyanospilos
19. Common name: Beady pipefish

    Scientific name: Hippichthys penicillus
20. 
    Common name: Blue spotted pipefish

    Scientific name: Hippichthys spicifer
21. 
    Common name: Longtail seamoth

    Scientific name: Pegasus volitans
22. 
    Common name: Mushroom-coral pipefish

    Scientific name: Siokunichthys nigrolineatus
23. Common name: Long-tail ghostpipefish

    Scientific name: Solenostomus armatus
24. 
    Common name: Roughsnout ghost pipefish

    Scientific name: Solenostomus cyanopterus
25. 
    Common name: Ghost Pipefish

    Scientific name: Solenostomus paradoxus
26. 
    Common name: alligator pipefish

    Scientific name: Syngnathoides biaculeatus
27. 
    Common name: bay pipefish

    Scientific name: Syngnathus leptorhynchus
28. 
    Common name: Short-tailed pipefish

    Scientific name: Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus