Redline Pipefish

Add something truly unique to your aquarium with the elegant Redline Pipefish. Closely related to seahorses, this fascinating marine species is instantly recognisable by its slender body, striking red horizontal stripes, and graceful swimming behaviour.

Peaceful and captivating to watch, Redline Pipefish are a favourite among marine aquarists looking for an unusual and rewarding species that stands out from traditional reef fish.

🌿 Why Choose Redline Pipefish?

🔴 Distinctive bright red horizontal striping
🌊 Unique seahorse relative with graceful movement
🐠 Fascinating and unusual marine species
🪸 Ideal for peaceful reef aquariums
⭐ Highly sought-after specialist marine fish

Redline Pipefish spend much of their time weaving through rockwork and corals, constantly searching for tiny prey while displaying elegant, deliberate movements.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus
📛 Common Name: Redline Pipefish
🏠 Tank Size: 100L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~15–20 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–27°C
⚗️ pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌊 Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Copepods, enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small frozen foods
👥 Group Size: Single specimens, pairs, or compatible groups

Redline Pipefish thrive in mature reef aquariums with stable water conditions, plenty of live rock, and an established population of microfauna.

🐠 Compatibility

Best kept with peaceful reef inhabitants. Suitable tank mates include gobies, blennies, firefish, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid aggressive fish, fast feeders, and larger predators that may outcompete them for food.

⚠️ Important Notes

Redline Pipefish are considered an intermediate to advanced marine species. They require frequent feeding and may struggle in newly established aquariums. A mature reef tank with abundant natural food sources significantly improves long-term success.

As close relatives of seahorses, pipefish are sensitive to sudden changes in water quality and should be acclimated carefully.

The Redline Pipefish is an exceptional choice for UK marine aquarists seeking a graceful, unusual, and highly rewarding species that brings elegance and intrigue to a reef aquarium.