Tube Anemones and Pipefish

[Dizzle63]

Is anyone keeping these two together? I would like to get a pair of pipefish (not sure which species), but I am scared that they would get stung by the tube anemones. Also, how would they do with a flameback angel and royal gramma?

 

[mollymonticello]

It's definitely a risk. I wouldn't do it. A pipefish should do fine with the fish, though, as long as it is well-fed and the tank is large enough to prevent aggression.

 

[Dizzle63]

Has anyone ever tried this? Really don't want to endanger any fish, but it would look cool. Any success stories?

 

[mollymonticello]

Re: Tube Anemones and Pipefish

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12473769#post12473769 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dizzle63
but I am scared that they would get stung by the tube anemones.

Follow your first instinct. Most pipefish are not safe with any LPS or anemones with stinging tentacles. Some people have kept dragonfaces with less aggressive LPS. But no one that I know of has ever successfully put a pipe of any kind with an anemone or aggressive stinging LPS long term.

 

[ReefWidowed]

I would also say no to the angel, they are aggressive at feeding times and your pipes won't enjoy fighting for food.

 

[Dizzle63]

Thank you for the replies. I think I will wait on the pipes for a new system.