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About Marbled Dragonet
The Marbled Dragonet is a small, elongated fish with intricate marbled patterning of red, orange, brown, and tan across its body. Its head is distinctly flattened dorsoventrally and it possesses elaborate fringed dorsal fins characteristic of the genus Synchiropus.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Level
- Expert
- Max Size
- 4
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, low nitrates • Fine sandy substrate (2-3") for bottom-feeding behavior • Minimal water flow (gentle circulation), hide places
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef, typically found on sandy bottoms and rubble areas in coastal reef environments.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Feed small live foods, particularly copepods and amphipods. Dried copepods and high-quality frozen mysis shrimp can be offered, though live zooplankton is strongly preferred to ensure adequate nutrition and capture success for this slow-moving species.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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