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About Bartels' Dragonet
Bartels' Dragonet is a small, ornate fish with a vibrant blue-green head and body covered in intricate reticulated patterns of blue, yellow, and orange. The pectoral fins are enlarged and fan-like, used for hovering near the substrate.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, primarily found in Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feeds primarily on small crustaceans and copepods in the wild. In captivity, requires a steady supply of live or frozen small prey such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and rotifers. Difficult to convert to prepared foods.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Appearance
- Bartels' Dragonet is a small, ornate fish with a vibrant blue-green head and body covered in intricate reticulated patterns of blue, yellow, and orange. The pectoral fins are enlarged and fan-like, used for hovering near the substrate.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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