Schultz’s Pipefish Canvas Print

This pipefish canvas follows a slender fish beside the ridges of brain coral, with dim light picking out its eye and long snout. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the scene in the Red Sea. Three landscape sizes let you choose how much wall space to give the fish, the coral and the dark area surrounding them.

The fish behind your pipefish canvas

Schultz’s pipefish, Corythoichthys schultzi, has a long head and a narrow, elongated snout. Its markings include stripes and spots around the snout, with bands along the body. The species occurs widely in the tropical Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Pacific islands.

The Fishes of Australia account of Schultz’s pipefish describes its identifying features and distribution. It also explains the name: the species honors Leonard P. Schultz, a former curator of fishes at the United States National Museum of Natural History. Looking at the snout and body pattern gives you a starting point for recognizing this fish.

Pipefish are relatives of seahorses. In this species, the male carries fertilized eggs in a pouch beneath his tail and releases the young after they hatch. Its partly transparent, striped body helps it blend among reef details. Those biological features add context to the photograph, even though egg carrying is not shown here.

Follow the snout through the photograph

The pipefish canvas shows the head pointing diagonally upward and left. A pale eye stands out near the base of the long snout, while orange markings run along the narrow body. Brown coral ridges fill much of the left side. Dark space on the right separates the upper part of the fish from the background.

The photograph rewards a close viewing position. You can trace the fish from its head toward the lower edge, then follow the repeated folds of the coral beside it. At a greater distance, the diagonal body and curved ridges become the main structure. Both views are part of choosing a suitable place for the print.

Photographed in: the Red Sea

Stretched canvas with wrapped edges

Your pipefish canvas is printed with non-toxic latex inks on matte canvas, stretched over an inner frame of sustainably sourced pine. The frame is 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep, and the photograph continues around its edges. Hanging hardware is included, so the canvas arrives ready to hang.

No decorative outer frame is included. The inner wooden support is already fitted; an outer frame can be added separately to match other pictures. If you plan to add one, include its extra width when measuring the overall arrangement.

Three landscape sizes and prices

• 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm) — $69 USD
• 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm) — $149 USD
• 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm) — $169 USD

Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). Mark out your chosen pipefish canvas dimensions above the furniture or on the wall, then step back to your usual viewing position. Allow room on either side for the full horizontal composition. To discuss a different size, contact us.

Price and shipping

The pipefish canvas starts at $69 USD. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Shipping to other eligible countries depends on canvas size and quantity and is shown at checkout before payment. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply.

See Orders and Cancellations below for production and delivery periods. Printing comes before the delivery period, so allow for both when choosing a gift. Order confirmation and shipping tracking arrive by email.

A place in your living room or office

The display images show the pipefish canvas in a blue-toned living room, hanging on a wall and, in its smallest version, sitting on a shelf. The blue setting provides one reference for working with the photograph’s dark tones. Brown wood can also pick up the coral’s color without needing to repeat every shade in the image.

For an office, consider a wall above a low cabinet where you can approach the print to see its smaller details. If you prefer a shelf display, check the shelf depth and the available height. For a group of pictures, measure the spaces between them as part of the full arrangement.

Compare another slender marine subject

Explore a different outline alongside your pipefish canvas with the ornate ghost pipefish photograph. To read about color beneath the surface, visit our underwater white balance guide.

About the Photographer

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.

Why Choose 2Dive?

The pipefish canvas print brings an original photograph from Cobi’s collection into your space. He selects his photographs from thousands of images, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. Read about his diving and approach to photography on the About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?

We ship to the countries offered at checkout. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.

How long do printing and delivery take?

Printing in the USA takes about 3 business days. After printing, delivery takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. These are estimates; express shipping is not available.

How can I pay?

Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.

How should I care for the pipefish canvas print?

Hang the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I add a frame?

The canvas arrives stretched over an inner wooden frame, ready to hang, without a decorative outer frame. You can display it as it is or add an outer frame separately. Contact us to discuss framing.

Can I order the pipefish canvas print in another size?

Contact us to discuss a size that is not listed on this page. Please check the options before placing your order.

What happens after I order the pipefish canvas print?

After payment, we email your order confirmation. Your canvas is printed to order in the USA. When it ships, we email a tracking number. Keep the confirmation as your copy of the order.

Can you send the pipefish canvas print straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. We can ship the canvas directly to them in an eligible country.

How to Order the pipefish canvas print

1. Choose an available canvas size and quantity, then add the print to your basket.
2. Enter your name, email address, delivery address and phone number at checkout.
3. Review the size, quantity, delivery details, shipping charge and order total. Correct any errors before paying.
4. Complete payment using an available method. We email your order confirmation after payment; this is when the contract is formed.

Orders and Cancellations:

• Every canvas is printed to order in the USA within about 3 business days. Delivery after printing takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries.
• The image crop may vary slightly between sizes; the subject stays the focus.
• Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.
• You’ll receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number by email when your canvas ships. A gift can be shipped directly to the recipient’s address.
• Please see our Returns & Refunds policy.