Noob question about pipefish

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 05:19 PM

I'm thinking of setting up a 90 gallon with macro algae and non-aggressive fish (firefish, cardinals, blennies, etc). Are there any species of pipefish that I could put in this tank, or do they all need lower tank temps like horses? Can they be in the same tank as shrimp? Thanks

goldenmean · 05-22-2008, 05:27 PM

I think Pipe fish are soo cool but you are right.
They do need the same conditions as the ponies.
Old Town aquarium almost always has them too.

michael_cb_125 · 05-22-2008, 05:48 PM

Actually I think that there are several species of pipefish that can be kept at reef temps, or even in reef tanks.
The Dragon Face Pipe comes to mind.
~Michael

panmanmatt · 05-22-2008, 05:54 PM

Michael is correct, there are a few species of pipefish that will do well at warmer temps. Dragon faced, yellow banded, multibanded, janss' and blue striped area few of them.

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys. I read somewhere to use caution when in a tank with shrimp. Do you know what that could be? I've got a peppermint shrimp in my 37 gal and when I move everything to the 90 I'd like to add either a cleaner or sexy shrimp.

Goldenmean - is Old Town still open?

PEMfish · 05-22-2008, 09:58 PM

So judging by the title of this... no. And no to any follow up question. noob pipefish...
heh heh heh...
I don't think so!

They are fascinating though, a good dream.

panmanmatt · 05-22-2008, 10:16 PM

The larger species of pipes will most likely try to eat your shrimp. At the least they will pick the eggs off of the abdomen of any shrimp. It makes for a nice snack for them. My pipes love to pick the eggs off of my peps and the grass shrimp I collect.

I would not even attempt a sexy shrimp due to their small size. They would most likely become an expensive snack.

Pipefish are fairly hardy, just be sure to get healthy specimens and QT them for at least 6 weeks before introducing them into the main tank. You will want this time to make sure they are eating and disease free. This is also a good time to try and train them to accept frozen foods such as mysis shrimp or even cyclopeze depending on what species you get.

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PEMfish

So judging by the title of this... no. And no to any follow up question. noob pipefish...
heh heh heh...
I don't think so!

They are fascinating though, a good dream.

Point taken, PEMfish, thanks for your reply. I'm not actually a noob to SW tanks, however I am a noob to forums and reefing. So I thought I'd ask the uh, how is it phrased, something like, "beginner friendly forum" people some questions.

Note, there is no follow up question here.

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Thanks Panmanmatt

panmanmatt · 05-22-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by reyno26

Thanks Panmanmatt

Not a problem. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

You wouldn't happen to be going to IMAC next week are you?

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by panmanmatt

Not a problem. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

You wouldn't happen to be going to IMAC next week are you?

I wish. The next 2 weeks are jammed with family events & work, so I'll only be able to read about it from those who went.

panmanmatt · 05-22-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by reyno26

I wish. The next 2 weeks are jammed with family events & work, so I'll only be able to read about it from those who went.

Well I'll let you know how it goes.

goldenmean · 05-22-2008, 10:58 PM

You learn something new every day on RS!
I dint know that about certain species of Pipe Fish.

btw I hope to make it by the Vendors area at Imac

panmanmatt · 05-22-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenmean

You learn something new every day on RS!
I dint know that about certain species of Pipe Fish.

btw I hope to make it by the Vendors area at Imac

Look me up. I'll be at the Seahorse.org booth all weekend (booth 109-111 left rear corner).

reyno26 · 05-22-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panmanmatt

Well I'll let you know how it goes.

I keep telling myself the positive side of not going to IMAC is putting that money towards items still needed for my 90 gal

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenmean

You learn something new every day on RS!
I dint know that about certain species of Pipe Fish.

btw I hope to make it by the Vendors area at Imac

I've learned a lot from the short time I've been on here. I figure it doesn't hurt to ask, that way you're not making a deadly mistake.

05-22-2008, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
reyno26 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Noob question about pipefish I'm thinking of setting up a 90 gallon with macro algae and non-aggressive fish (firefish, cardinals, blennies, etc). Are there any species of pipefish that I could put in this tank, or do they all need lower tank temps like horses? Can they be in the same tank as shrimp? Thanks

05-22-2008, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Noob question about pipefish Actually I think that there are several species of pipefish that can be kept at reef temps, or even in reef tanks. The Dragon Face Pipe comes to mind. ~Michael __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

05-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Noob question about pipefish Michael is correct, there are a few species of pipefish that will do well at warmer temps. Dragon faced, yellow banded, multibanded, janss' and blue striped area few of them. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

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reyno26 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Noob question about pipefish Thanks guys. I read somewhere to use caution when in a tank with shrimp. Do you know what that could be? I've got a peppermint shrimp in my 37 gal and when I move everything to the 90 I'd like to add either a cleaner or sexy shrimp. Goldenmean - is Old Town still open?

05-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
PEMfish Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 3,048 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Noob question about pipefish So judging by the title of this... no. And no to any follow up question. noob pipefish... heh heh heh... I don't think so! They are fascinating though, a good dream. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef chronicle; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

05-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Noob question about pipefish The larger species of pipes will most likely try to eat your shrimp. At the least they will pick the eggs off of the abdomen of any shrimp. It makes for a nice snack for them. My pipes love to pick the eggs off of my peps and the grass shrimp I collect. I would not even attempt a sexy shrimp due to their small size. They would most likely become an expensive snack. Pipefish are fairly hardy, just be sure to get healthy specimens and QT them for at least 6 weeks before introducing them into the main tank. You will want this time to make sure they are eating and disease free. This is also a good time to try and train them to accept frozen foods such as mysis shrimp or even cyclopeze depending on what species you get. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

05-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
reyno26 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Noob question about pipefish Thanks Panmanmatt

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