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About Marquesan Dragonet
Elongated, slender fish with a dorsal fin extending along the length of the body. Dorsal side is dark brown or black with irregular white spots and blotches; ventral side is paler, often white with orange patches near the pectoral fins. Distinctive white bar running from eye to tail base.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Elongated, slender fish with a dorsal fin extending along the length of the body. Dorsal side is dark brown or black with irregular white spots and blotches; ventral side is paler, often white with orange patches near the pectoral fins. Distinctive white bar running from eye to tail base.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 3
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Velvet
- Origin
- Callionymus marquesensis is naturally found in the waters of the Marquesas Islands, located in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The depth range typically falls between 3 and 20 meters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank • Maintain water temperature of 72-78°F (22-26°C) • pH 8.1-8.4 • Requires strong water flow and well-established live rock with plenty of hiding places • Feed a varied diet including small crustaceans, mysid shrimp, and finely chopped seafood
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