Do the pipefish only accept live? I also thought about the hawkfish but i have 2 sexy shrimp so unfortunately I didn’t want to risk itexpert only on Live Aquaria only because they are poor shippers and often arrive DOA. They are fairly easy to care for with a diet of brine shrimp (which you can hatch yourself easily) and pods.
I have a yellow banded possum wrasse, lovely fish and I definitely recommend it although it can be reclusive.
I'm suggesting a geometric hawkfish, amazing beautiful fish and mine readily accepts frozen foods. It has had no issues with tankmates (although smaller shrimps and crabs would be an issue, I have a full sized cleaner shrimp with it and no problems)