Wingin' It Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I snagged 4 Freshwater Pipefish on the weekend. I just absolutely adore them. Can't stop watching, and constantly counting them to make sure they're all still alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackerberry Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sweet! Where did you get them? hb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I had to look carefully to see them in the first and second photos! I see them now, very neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetzalcoatl Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 cute little fish, how big do they get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sweet! Where did you get them? hb I got them From Big Al's here in Calgary. I had to look carefully to see them in the first and second photos! I see them now, very neat! Sometimes they are very challenging to see..they are the same size as the crypt stems! cute little fish, how big do they get? They don't get very big. But I found this info. on them from http://diszhal.info/english/livebearers/en_Syngnathus_pulchellus.php Scientific name: Enneacampus ansorgii (Boulenger; 1910) Synonyms: Syngnathus pulchellus, Syngnathus ansorgii Common name: African Freshwater Pipefish Group: Livebearers Habitat: Africa; In fresh and brackish water in Western Africa. Size: 12-15 cm Biotope: The Ogooue River of Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea Social behavior: This delicate species must be combined only with other calm species that will not compete for food. Like all pipefish, this species forms a patriarchal family. Diet: Live, Cyclops, fish fry, worms Breeding: Hard Tank: Minimum 120 litres Population: 4-5 fishes for 120 litres Decoration: The tank should have a sand, preferably coral sand, substrate and be in a location that receives morning sun. Plant the tank heavily with plants that can tolerate the slightly brackish water conditions. A 0.5% addition of salt is recommended. Temperature: 24-28 °C pH: 7-8 Hardness: 10-25 NK° Lifespan: 10 years Description: An elongated, snake-like species having a body encased in a series of bony rings. There are no pelvic fins present, and the anal fin is very small. The mouth is small and tube-shaped. The dorsal fin is located far back on the body. The caudal fin is small and fan-shaped. The back is dark brown and the flanks are light brown. The belly region is blood red in color. The body may be marked with small, irregular yellow spots. The male has a stomach ridge that becomes a breeding pouch during spawning season. The female spawns above the the males brooding pouch. The eggs stick to his anal opening are covered by two lateral folds which form the sac. The eggs remain in the male's pouch for several months. Read more: http://diszhal.info/english/livebearers/en_Syngnathus_pulchellus.php#ixzz1xh1mFQpt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetzalcoatl Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 They look like distant relatives of sea horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 They look like distant relatives of sea horses. they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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