pipefish in reef tank

[kevin1234]

Hi I would like to know if a pipefish could survive in my reef tank with the tank mates that are in my signature.
I am asking because my lfs just received by acident a redtail pipefish and I don't think it will survive very long if it is left there so I would like to know if I could take it and put it in my reef tank or in my 5g fuge so that it could get proper care.

thanks

kevin

 

[The Shan Man]

I have no experience with pipefish but I heard they do now like strong current... This could be a problem if you are running a SPS tank...

 

[Calvin Krog]

hello Kevin
I would not suggest keeping fipe fish with the above species as there will be to much competition for food

kind regards

calvin

 

[kevin1234]

how about in my 5g fuge? because it will surely die if it is left in the store.

 

[MADtanks]

no you need a bigger tank than a 5G least 10G for the tiny guys blue stripe pipes which only reach 2-3" mature even then i would not keep them in a tank smaller than 30G.... but i am new myself to pipes as i am still researching....

 

[kevin1234]

ok I won't take it then hope it lives long in a good tank.

thanks

kevin

 

[Bebo77]

you can do it.. just make sure you have areas of your tank with little to no flow...

here is my baby....

 

[ScarabRa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10672268#post10672268 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
you can do it.. just make sure you have areas of your tank with little to no flow...

here is my baby....

WOW!!!!
THAT IS AWESOME LOOKING.
Where does that come from, and whats scientific name??

got any clue what this bad boy is???