Should get a blue stripped pipefish??

[fishnchip]

Hey guys! I'm looking into getting a blue striped pipefish for my 32-gallon cube and was wondering what your experience has been with these little fish? Also, where did you guys get yours from? My LFS rarely has pipefish and I don't really trust them when it comes to having healthy fish anyways. Just want to know what has helped you guys be successful with this interesting little fish!

Thanks so much #reefsquad

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Be prepared to buy or culture pods to keep the tank stocked. What are your other tank inhabitants? They can't tolerate any aggression at all and I think strong currents give them a fit too.

 

[fishnchip]

Be prepared to buy or culture pods to keep the tank stocked. What are your other tank inhabitants? They can't tolerate any aggression at all and I think strong currents give them a fit too.

I have a blenny and a pair of clowns atm. I'm planning on adding pods regularly and I'm going to make a brine shrimp hatchery to make sure these guys stay well fed.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I'd say you'd be ok as long as you have a plan to keep it fed. Your tank mates shouldn't be a problem with aggression or competition with food. I wouldn't add another pod eater in that small a tank tho. It would be too much competition for food and the faster hunter would likely starve the other out.

Hopefully someone else chimes in and agrees. Good luck.

 

[fishnchip]

I'd say you'd be ok as long as you have a plan to keep it fed. Your tank mates shouldn't be a problem with aggression or competition with food. I wouldn't add another pod eater in that small a tank tho. It would be too much competition for food and the faster hunter would likely starve the other out.

Hopefully someone else chimes in and agrees. Good luck.

Thanks so much! The pipefish would be the only pod eater and being that they're so small I don't think it'll be too hard keeping this guy well fed. I really appreciate the help! ;Happy