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About Orange and Black Dragonet
A small, slender dragonet with brilliant orange body coloration and bold black markings along the dorsal and anal fins. Males display more vibrant colors and enlarged dorsal fins compared to females.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Samoa.
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and mysis shrimp in captivity. Requires frequent small meals as it has a high metabolic rate and typically consumes only tiny prey items.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 3
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Appearance
- A small, slender dragonet with brilliant orange body coloration and bold black markings along the dorsal and anal fins. Males display more vibrant colors and enlarged dorsal fins compared to females.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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