Aquarist Species:  Microphis brachyurus

Aquarist: thopson

Species Profile: Microphis brachyurus

Description:   Barhead pipefish are elongated freshwater-to-brackish pipefish in the family Syngnathidae. They inhabit slow-moving coastal and inland waters and feed primarily on small live crustaceans and other tiny aquatic organisms.

Category:   All Others

Global Region:   Asia

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Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Other

Line Traits:   True pipefish with an elongated, armoured body and tubular snout. Males brood developing eggs in a specialized brood pouch.

Year Acquired:   2026

Acquired in 2026. Maintained as two pairs. One pair has been gradually transitioned from freshwater toward low-end brackish conditions; the other has been maintained in freshwater. Fed primarily small live foods.