{"product_id":"green","title":"Pipefish Green (Microphis Brachyurus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreen Pipefish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eMicrophis brachyurus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eGreen Pipefish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eShort-tailed Pipefish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a fascinating relative of the seahorse. Unlike many of the marine-only pipefish, this species is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eeuryhaline\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning it is often found in freshwater streams, estuaries, and brackish mangroves. It is a \"living toothpick\" that offers a completely different vertical dynamic to a specialized aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Pipefish, Short-tailed Pipefish, Freshwater Pipefish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eMicrophis brachyurus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Circumtropical (found in Asia, Africa, and the Americas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 15–20 cm (approx. 6–8 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eVery Peaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; shy and easily outcompeted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivore – Specialist in live micro-foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eExpert \/ Difficult\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Green Pipefish is a master of \"blade-of-grass\" camouflage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely elongated and slender, with a rigid, armored body composed of bony plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003emuted olive-to-bright green\u003c\/b\u003e, though they can shift to a brownish hue to match their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Snout:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a long, tubular snout with a tiny mouth at the end, designed to \"snick\" (suction) tiny prey out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e They swim primarily using their tiny dorsal and pectoral fins, making them look like they are \"hovering\" through the water rather than swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Expert\" Warning: Feeding \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThis is the most critical part of their care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLive Food Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Most \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eMicrophis\u003c\/i\u003e species will \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003erefuse frozen or flake food\u003c\/b\u003e entirely. You must provide a constant supply of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003elive baby brine shrimp, daphnia, or copepods\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e They are very weak swimmers. In a high-flow reef tank, they will be tossed around and eventually die of exhaustion. They require a \"calm\" environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSalinity Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e While often sold as \"freshwater,\" they generally thrive much better and live longer in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003ebrackish water\u003c\/b\u003e (Specific Gravity \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.005 - 1.010\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003e$1.005 - 1.010$\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Social Hunter:\u003c\/b\u003e They are peaceful and can be kept in groups, provided the tank is large enough to support the food requirements for all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e (with corals), but they are not suitable for a standard high-flow reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Must be kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eultra-peaceful\u003c\/b\u003e fish. Excellent companions include \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eBumblebee Gobies, Cardinalfish, or Blue-eye Rainbowfish\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid any fast-moving \"pigs\" (like Barbs, Danios, or large Wrasses) that will eat all the food before the Pipefish can react.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e. While they are thin, they are long and appreciate horizontal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlants \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e This is mandatory. They need \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003etall plants\u003c\/b\u003e (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/i\u003e) or \"vertical\" wood to wrap their tails around and blend into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003esponge filter\u003c\/b\u003e or a very baffled intake. Powerheads are dangerous for their delicate bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they lack a true stomach, they must be fed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e with live micro-foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Green Pipefish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Green Pipefish is for the \"specialist\" hobbyist—someone who wants to maintain a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eBiotope Tank\u003c\/b\u003e (like a mangrove or a slow-moving stream). It is a rewarding challenge for those who enjoy the \"slower side\" of fishkeeping and have the time to culture live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819290091754,"sku":"18824","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Green-Dragonface-Pipefish.jpg?v=1769596844","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/green","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}