Syngnathus acus

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Greater Pipefish
Greater Pipefish
Species Syngnathus acus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 19.685 in

40-50 cm (15.7-19.7")

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R
18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-18

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

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Greater Pipefish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

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Unknown

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Facts about Syngnathus acus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Greater Pipefish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Syngnathidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 19.685 in (50 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 18  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Syngnathus acus
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