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About Spotted Dragonet
The Spotted Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with a tapering body and elaborate fin morphology characteristic of the Callionymidae family. It displays intricate patterns of blue, orange, yellow, and white markings with distinctive dark spots and stripes across its head and body. The first dorsal fin features elaborate cirri (tentacle-like extensions), and the pectoral fins are enlarged and used for bottom-dwelling locomotion.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with extensive live sand substrate (at least 4-6 inches) for foraging • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025 • Feeds on small crustaceans (copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp); requires robust populations of live microfauna or frequent supplemental feeding • Best housed singly or in bonded pairs; generally peaceful but can be territorial • Excellent water flow and strong biological filtration essential; sensitive to poor water quality and starvation
- Diet
- planktivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- The Spotted Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with a tapering body and elaborate fin morphology characteristic of the Callionymidae family. It displays intricate patterns of blue, orange, yellow, and white markings with distinctive dark spots and stripes across its head and body. The first dorsal fin features elaborate cirri (tentacle-like extensions), and the pectoral fins are enlarged and used for bottom-dwelling locomotion.
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Aka
- Bwgan Brith, Diaoud Bihen, Uzgun Baligi, Gevlekte Pitvis, Gestreepte Pitvis, Gefleckter Leierfisch, Peshk-Pilivesa Mozaik
- Care Level
- Hard
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
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