Messmate Pipefish
Corythoichthys
intestinalis
Identification: small dragon faced slim pipefish
Maximum Length: 6.7"
Origin:Western and South Pacific
Minimum tank size: 10 Gallon
Behavior:
Feeding and diet: Difficult to feed properly. Live Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae. Feed at least two times a day.
Reef Compatibility: Can be kept in a reef aquarium and benefit from the small crustaceans living on the rocks and sand.
Cautions: Has a very small mouth so tiny live food must be supplied.
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