Genus

Common name: Ghost Pipefish

Scientific name: Solenostomus

Solenostomus, commonly known as Ghost Pipefish, are small, ornate relatives of seahorses and pipefish. They are masters of camouflage, often mimicking floating debris or seaweed. These cryptic creatures are popular among aquarists for their unique appearance and behaviors. They require a well-established reef tank with plenty of live rock and calm water conditions. Ghost Pipefish feed on tiny crustaceans, so a supply of live food is essential for their well-being in captivity.

  1. Common name: Long-tail ghostpipefish
    Scientific name: Solenostomus armatus
  2. Robust Ghostpipefish, Robuster Geisterpfeifenfisch (Solenostomus cyanopterus)
    Common name: Roughsnout ghost pipefish
    Scientific name: Solenostomus cyanopterus
  3. Ornate Ghostpipefish - Solenostomus paradoxus lives beside a sea lily (crinoid). Underwater macro world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Ghost Pipefish
    Scientific name: Solenostomus paradoxus