The Red Banded Pipefish is a captivating and graceful species. These pipefish feature an elongated, slender body predominantly red with numerous vertical white bands.

The Red Banded Pipefish can grow up to 7 inches and requires a minimum tank size of 75 gallons. They are peaceful creatures and should be housed with similarly calm fish, such as other pipefish and seahorses.

Due to their poor swimming abilities and non-aggressive feeding habits, Red Banded Pipefish should not be kept with larger, more aggressive fish. Generally, they are reef-safe, as they do not disturb other fish, corals, or invertebrates. However, some anemones and invertebrates may pose a threat to them.

Maintaining Red Banded Pipefish is challenging, as they require a diet of live foods. Their primary food source is live copepods, which are found in well-established tanks with ample live rock and a refugium. They may also consume small feeder shrimp. While some have adapted to eating prepared foods like mysis and brine shrimp, this is uncommon.

• Temperament: Peaceful
• Tank Requirement: 75 Gallons
• Max Length: 7"
• Color: Red, White
• Diet: Carnivorous
• Natural Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean, Maldives, Red Sea, South Africa, Australia
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution
• Skill Level: Expert
• Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Name: Many Banded Pipefish

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Size Categories: Small: Up to 4.5", Small/Medium: 4.5-5.5", Medium: 5.5-6.5", Medium/Large: 6.5-7.5", Large: 7.5-8.5", Extra Large: 8.5-10.5", Extra Extra Large: 10.5-12", Show Size: 12-14", Jumbo: Over 14"