Challenging order from the Wetspot

[Deadeye]

Happened earlier this morning. Spawning.
Sorry about the quality of the video.

That’s amazing! Do they readily spawn in captivity like some seahorses or is this rather rare?

 

[tlindsey]

Do they readily spawn in captivity like some seahorses

Yes but the fry may require brackish water to survive. A employee from the Wetspot stated this species breeds all the time for them.

 

[tlindsey]

How much were these guys?

$14.97

how hard are they to take care of?

You will need to have a devoted time schedule to feed and hatch brine shrimp. I feed them a few times before leaving to work.

 

[tlindsey]

Can they live permanently in my 55?

Absolutely

 

[tlindsey]

Early morning feeding

 

[tlindsey]

The pipefish do move around that's those two favorite spot.

 

[Trouser Cough]

You will need to have a devoted time schedule to feed and hatch brine shrimp. I feed them a few times before leaving to work.

Oh my. Baby BS, Daphnia and Copepods all raised to support these little pipefish. That kind of dedication is cool to see.

Do these as adults have prehensile tails such that they anchor themselves to other objects like seahorses?

 

[tlindsey]

Oh my. Baby BS, Daphnia and Copepods all raised to support these little pipefish. That kind of dedication is cool to see.

Do these as adults have prehensile tails such that they anchor themselves to other objects like seahorses?

Sorry for the late reply yes the pipefish tail is used to anchor themselves to plants etc.

 

[tlindsey]

A little better video used a different camera app.

 

[tlindsey]

Forgot to post pic