Pipefish caught accidentally

[betareef]

I have discovered a small pipefish swimming in my new tank. (build thread https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/rebuild-aqua-one-50-litre-10-gal-after-power-outage.1130890/) I assume he was caught accidentally when I was trying to net some starter fish near some seagrass at the local shore. Of course, he would have looked like a piece of seaweed in the net and bucket- but luckily he made it into the tank

 

[Rocks reef]

They do have specific flow and feeding requirements if you plan on keeping that amazing, little fish! Nice find by the way!

 

[betareef]

They do have specific flow and feeding requirements if you plan on keeping that amazing, little fish! Nice find by the way!

Amazingly, he responded to my feeding some ground up flake. He chased the particles in the water movement and feed well. Not sure how he will compete when I add fish later.