Why is my fish Pineconing?

Dropsy/pineconing: This is not a disease, but it is a symptom of many possible diseases. This refers to a fish that appears to be more round than normal with a distended body cavity. The pinecone appearance is a result of distention of the underlying skin in a way that causes the scales to be flared away from the body.

How big do pipefish get?

6 to 8 inches
Pipefish grow 6 to 8 inches in length and have long, thin bodies covered with rings of bony plates. They have long snouts and brownish, fan-shaped tail fins.

What do pipefish look like?

Pipefish look like straight-bodied seahorses with tiny mouths. The name is derived from the peculiar form of the snout, which is like a long tube, ending in a narrow and small mouth which opens upwards and is toothless. The body and tail are long, thin, and snake-like.

Where do you find pipefish?

Habitat, Behaviour and Feeding They favour sandy or muddy seabeds and are often found in weed beds or within seagrass beds, and are commonly found in estuaries and sheltered inshore waters. The greater pipefish has a very small mouth which is located at the end of the long snout.

Why is my fish getting fat?

Overfeeding – Sometimes a fish may become fat or swollen as a result of his diet. Often, overfeeding or the wrong types of food can cause constipation and other digestive issues. You can try to feed your fish less or healthier types of food, which varies depending on the species of fish.

Is Epsom salt good for fish?

Epsom salt may be added to fresh water fish tanks to alter the chemistry of the water. It’s also beneficial to aquarium fish suffering from maladies such as dropsy, constipation, and swim bladder disorder. Epsom salt may be added to fresh water fish tanks to alter the chemistry of the water.

Is pipe fish edible?

Pipefish have a short digestive tract so can’t absorb any of the very few nutrient available. They can be enriched, but should not be used as a staple food. If you put a pair of these in your tank they will produce small larval shrimp (they are hermaphrodites so no need to sex them).

Are pipefish hard to keep?

Unless your tank has a large population of resident live food such as pods, most pipefish will be very difficult to keep. The reason is that like seahorses, pipefish do not possess a stomach and cannot store any food, they hardly have an intestine either.

How long do freshwater pipefish live?

Freshwater pipefish have been recorded to live for over 10 years in captivity if cared for properly. Some pipefish have recently been captive-bred at fish farms. These individuals are much easier to care for than their wild-caught counterparts.

Is it okay for fish to be fat?

The short answer is yes. Depending on diet, fish can have varying levels of fat deposits and some fish can be chubbier than others. In nature, overweight fish are uncommon because fish generally live in food limited environments. For aquarium fish, overfeeding can result in obesity (Livengood and Chapman 2007).

How can u tell if fish are pregnant?

The area where a pregnant guppy’s abdomen meets the tail is sometimes called the “gravid patch”, or “gravid spot”. When pregnant, there is a slight discoloration that slowly darkens as the guppy progresses through pregnancy.

How long can a fish survive with swim bladder?

Depending on the cause, swim bladder disorders may be temporary or permanent. If your fish has a permanent swim bladder disorder, they can still live a full and happy life with some lifestyle modifications.

How big of a pipe do I need for a fish tank?

Pipe sizes PVC pipes are sold in many sizes, but the range useful for most home fish tanks falls between 1/2″ and 2″. Please note that there are many factors that can alter the pipe size choice, like pump head (the vertical distance between return pump’s outlet and display tank return outlet (s)), the pumps gph ratio, and the available bulkheads.

What kind of Pipes should I use for a reef?

It’s no surprise that PVC pipes are material of choice for most successful reef systems in the hobby, especially in the medium to large sized aquariums.

What kind of fittings do you use for a fish tank?

Teflon tape is used on MALE fittings to waterseal the connection. Here’s a photograph of basic fittings used to plumb a fish tank (I’ll get to unions and valves later):

What should I know about PVC pipe plumbing?

-modular design- with the amount of fittings, connectors, and pipe sizes available, plumbing based on PVC can be anywhere from very simple drain-return loop to very sophisticated designs moving water between multiple fish tanks -clean look- with a proper plan, plumbing with PVC saves space in the sump area and allows for easy maintenance