Doryrhamphus excisus

Doryrhamphus excisus

DOR-rear-HAM-fus eks-SIS-u

(Kaup 1856)

The Blue-Stripe Pipefish

This small pipefish is a very shy animal that needs lots of room to hide. Due to their snout size, they are consumers of smaller crustaceans, and thus require an ample supply of amphipods and copepods, making them great inhabitants of low-stress, peaceful, well-established reef-type tanks. Topping out at approximately 4"-5", this is a small and delicate fish. The Blue-Stripe Pipefish is commonly available in most fish stores, and make beautiful tankmates for seahorses.