Brackish
River pipefish
Syngnathus watermeyeri
Syngnathidae, Syngnathinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 13 cm
- Body shape
- Eel-like
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 65 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occurs in rivers with tidal influence. Found in association with submerged aquatic macrophytes, primarily the eelgrass Zostera capensis. Sympatric with Syngnathus acus in the eelgrass beds. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Syngnathus watermayeri
In other languages
- Estuarine pipefish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.