Can I keep a dragon-face pipe fish?

Jdogg266

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I am looking to make my tank a SPS dominant reef tank eventually, and think it would be really cool to have one of these guys weaving between the branches. Only concern right now is that I have a pretty massive hammer colony and a couple of torch corals. Would I have to take those out before I get them? Would a fairy wrasse or the 13 clown fish I have mess with them?

The tank is a 60 gallon low boy, with a refugium. I also culture pods and phyto to keep the population healthy.
 
As far as I remember about keeping them, they are very delicate and tedious fish. If something decides to bully it, it won't end well. I believe they are supposed to be kept in a species tank rather than a mixed reef.

I could be completely wrong. It's been a good while since I dealt with fish other than damsels.
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

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  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

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