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About Blotchfin Dragonet
The Blotchfin Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with a somewhat flattened body and large pectoral fins. It displays mottled brown, tan, and cream coloration with distinctive darker blotches and markings, particularly on the fins. The head is relatively large with small eyes positioned dorsally, and it features the characteristic venomous spines on the gill covers typical of Callionymidae.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including areas from the Indian Ocean to the western Pacific, typically found in tropical and subtropical waters from depths of a few meters to moderate depths on sandy and silty substrates.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
- Max Size
- 7
- Diet Details
- Dragonets are specialist feeders on small benthic crustaceans, copepods, and amphipods. In captivity, offer frozen mysis shrimp, copepod-based foods, and live copepod cultures when available. Feeding 2–3 times daily in small portions is recommended.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Blotchfin Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with a somewhat flattened body and large pectoral fins. It displays mottled brown, tan, and cream coloration with distinctive darker blotches and markings, particularly on the fins. The head is relatively large with small eyes positioned dorsally, and it features the characteristic venomous spines on the gill covers typical of Callionymidae.
- Aka
- Blotchfin Dragonet
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with fine sand substrate for burrowing behavior • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stability to avoid stress • pH 8.1–8.3; salinity 1.020–1.025 (marine) • Feeds primarily on small crustaceans and copepods; supplement with frozen mysis shrimp and copepod-rich foods • Peaceful but may hide extensively; provide plenty of rockwork and sand areas • Difficult feeder and sensitive to water quality; established tanks with copepod populations preferred
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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