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About Morrison's Dragonet
Morrison's Dragonet is a small, vibrant fish with an elongated body and bright yellow-orange coloration overlaid with intricate blue and red patterns. It has large pectoral fins and a venomous first dorsal spine, distinguishing it from related dragonet species.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with established substrate for benthic foraging • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.020–1.026 • Feed small live or frozen copepods, amphipods, and mysis shrimp 2–3 times daily • Requires stable parameters and low flow areas; shy and easily stressed by aggressive tankmates • Best in peaceful, well-established reef aquariums with plenty of hiding spots
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Appearance
- Morrison's Dragonet is a small, vibrant fish with an elongated body and bright yellow-orange coloration overlaid with intricate blue and red patterns. It has large pectoral fins and a venomous first dorsal spine, distinguishing it from related dragonet species.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding coral reef areas.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- planktivore
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, small crustaceans, and polychaete worms for Synchiropus morrisoni in both wild and aquarium settings.
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