{"product_id":"red-belly-pipefish","title":"Red Belly Pipefish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5797e0-3c98-83ed-82e8-7a30298af77f-7\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a5797e0-3c98-83ed-82e8-7a30298af77f-7\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5797e0-3c98-83ed-82e8-7a30298af77f-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-72\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"19568ff3-6189-4538-a84f-58259775494d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d2cgoq\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRed Belly Pipefish (\u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eDoryichthys boaja\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThe Red Belly Pipefish is a graceful and highly unusual freshwater species, admired for its elongated body, vibrant reddish-orange underside, and slow, elegant movements. Closely related to seahorses, this fascinating fish glides effortlessly through dense aquatic vegetation, using its long tubular snout to carefully hunt tiny live prey. Its distinctive appearance and peaceful temperament make it a captivating addition to specialist planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eUnlike most tropical fish, Red Belly Pipefish are gentle, deliberate feeders that spend much of their time weaving through plants and driftwood in search of small crustaceans and insect larvae. Their unique behaviour and striking body shape make them one of the most rewarding species for experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"exs9mf\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e🌿 Why Choose Red Belly Pipefish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e❤️ Beautiful reddish-orange belly and elegant body shape\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e🐉 Closely related to seahorses with fascinating behaviour\u003cbr data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e🌿 Perfect for heavily planted, natural aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e🧠 Unique hunting style using a long tubular snout\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e✨ Peaceful and highly unusual display fish\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e🐟 Excellent choice for specialist freshwater setups\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e🏆 A rare and eye-catching species for experienced keepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eRed Belly Pipefish are native to slow-moving rivers, streams, swamps, and floodplain habitats throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Borneo. They inhabit densely vegetated waters where they camouflage among submerged plants and roots while feeding on tiny aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"eyqbfy\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e📏 Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eDoryichthys boaja\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e📛 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Belly Pipefish\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18–20cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e⚗️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e🧘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live and frozen foods including baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, copepods, mosquito larvae, and finely chopped bloodworm. Many specimens are reluctant to accept dry foods.\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e👥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept as a pair or in small groups of 4–6 if space allows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eRed Belly Pipefish require mature aquariums with dense planting, fine-leaved vegetation, gentle water movement, and exceptional water quality. Floating plants and driftwood create shaded areas where they feel secure, while live plants help support populations of tiny microorganisms that pipefish naturally feed upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eBecause they are slow, methodical feeders, they should never be housed with fast, boisterous fish that will outcompete them during feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19tjahi\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e🐠 Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eRed Belly Pipefish should only be kept with peaceful, slow-moving species, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e🐟 Chili Rasboras\u003cbr data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e🐟 Ember Tetras\u003cbr data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e🐟 Celestial Pearl Danios\u003cbr data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e🐟 Pygmy Corydoras\u003cbr data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003e🐟 Otocinclus\u003cbr data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e🦐 Peaceful freshwater shrimp (larger adults may be tolerated, though tiny shrimplets may be eaten)\u003cbr data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e🐌 Peaceful freshwater snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eAvoid keeping them with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e❌ Cichlids\u003cbr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e❌ Barbs and other fin-nipping fish\u003cbr data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003e❌ Fast-feeding community fish\u003cbr data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003e❌ Large Gouramis\u003cbr data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e❌ Loaches and predatory species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003eRed Belly Pipefish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003ebest suited to experienced aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their specialised feeding requirements. Many newly imported specimens require live foods initially before gradually accepting frozen alternatives. A well-established aquarium rich in natural microfauna greatly improves their chances of long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eLike seahorses, males carry the fertilised eggs beneath their body until they hatch, making breeding behaviour particularly fascinating to observe. Although captive breeding is uncommon, successful spawning has been achieved by experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eExcellent water quality, gentle filtration, and a calm aquarium environment are essential. Pipefish are sensitive to deteriorating water conditions and can easily become stressed if housed with aggressive or overly active tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4243\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Red Belly Pipefish is an extraordinary choice for UK aquarists looking for a truly unique freshwater species. 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