Dragonface Pipefish

[csababubbles]

My dragonface pipefish have recently began showing courtship behaviors. Actually I don't know how long this has been going on since it seems to only happen in the morning when I am usually at work. What happens is when my actinic bulbs come on they swim close together and do something similar to nuzzling. Then they intertwine their bodies for a good 15-20 minutes and rub their bellies on each other. I've been home sick from work this week and they do it pretty much every morning. Its incredibly fascinating. I will try to get a video of it as soon as I get another video card for my camera.

Has anyone seen this behavior before in their tanks? Ever raise the young? Any info would be great help. Thanks.

 

[tamarindthai]

something like this

 

[Octupus]

mine do the same every night just when the lights are going down. i think it is them getting ready to sleep.. nothing more. i think

 

[brandyrb]

Dang, you have dragonface pipefish?

 

[tamarindthai]

Dang, you have dragonface pipefish?

yes, i am,,, dragon face and banned (becarefull they not compatible with madarin goby)

 

[brandyrb]

I don't have a mandarin goby in the tank I'm thinking of adding them too. I have a randall's shrimp goby and tailspot blenny in there. Not compatible with the mandarin goby because it'll compete for pods, right?

 

[tamarindthai]

I don't have a mandarin goby in the tank I'm thinking of adding them too. I have a randall's shrimp goby and tailspot blenny in there. Not compatible with the mandarin goby because it'll compete for pods, right?

you got it right.,train them to eat frozon mysys mixed with live brine schrimp,,preety soon they will not even know the different between eating dead food or live food,,,don't turn off the pump just turn it down(feeding mode).fool them have fun

 

[Octupus]

i have a mandain goby, 2 banded pipe and 1 dragon in 180gallon. My observation is fish do have good memory because they always come back to teh same location to sleep. Can i win a noble prize for this breakthrough observation?

 

[barrierreefcf]

My dragonface pipefish have recently began showing courtship behaviors. Actually I don't know how long this has been going on since it seems to only happen in the morning when I am usually at work. What happens is when my actinic bulbs come on they swim close together and do something similar to nuzzling. Then they intertwine their bodies for a good 15-20 minutes and rub their bellies on each other. I've been home sick from work this week and they do it pretty much every morning. Its incredibly fascinating. I will try to get a video of it as soon as I get another video card for my camera.

Has anyone seen this behavior before in their tanks? Ever raise the young? Any info would be great help. Thanks.

Ours used to do this as well, until on of them was lost. The Blue Planet DVD has a quick section on these Pipes. The pair renews their bond every morning exactly the way you are observing. They then seperate and head off to look for food.