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About Lancer Dragonet
The Lancer Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with a slender body and a pointed snout resembling a lance. It displays vibrant coloration with blues, yellows, and greens on the head and body, often with distinctive stripe or spot patterns. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated and patterned with fine radiating lines.
Key facts
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank; prefers larger systems with stable conditions • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025, excellent filtration essential • Fine sand substrate (2-3") for burrowing and feeding • Low to moderate flow; peaceful, substrate-dwelling species • Feed small live foods: copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp daily
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation (insufficient live food), parasite sensitivity, lateral line erosion (HLLE), stress-related disease
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Hard
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Carnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer copious live microfauna including amphipods, small copepods, and quality frozen preparations (Mysis shrimp, frozen copepods). A well-established sandy substrate is essential for natural foraging.
- Difficulty Level
- The Lancer Dragonet is a challenging species requiring a mature tank with abundant live copepods and amphipods. It is easily outcompeted for food and does not adapt well to prepared foods alone, making it best suited for experienced aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef area. Found in shallow coastal reef environments and sandy substrate habitats.
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