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Syngnathus scovelli 'Gulf Pipefish'
Syngnathus scovelli
Origin: Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 2-3
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; cannot compete with fast feeders
About
Syngnathus scovelli, the Gulf Pipefish, is an elegant relative of the seahorse with a long, slender body and fascinating male brood pouch. Adapts better to aquarium life than many pipefish species. Ideal for seagrass or heavily planted FOWLR setups.
Care Guide
Provide seagrass or macro-algae habitat. Feed live Artemia nauplii, live copepods, small live mysids. Temperature 22–26°C, SG 1.020–1.025. Cannot compete with aggressive fish for food. Pairs or small groups.
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