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About Scooter Dragonet
A small, slender fish with an elongated body and large pectoral fins. The body is tan to brown with intricate blue-green ocellated (eye-like) spots and reticulated patterns; males typically display brighter coloration and higher dorsal fin extension than females.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A small, slender fish with an elongated body and large pectoral fins. The body is tan to brown with intricate blue-green ocellated (eye-like) spots and reticulated patterns; males typically display brighter coloration and higher dorsal fin extension than females.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.9
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines through the Great Barrier Reef to Vanuatu and Fiji.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon aquarium, preferably 30+ gallons • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 • Requires abundant live rock/substrate for copepod/amphipod grazing • Meaty foods: mysis shrimp, copepods; may refuse prepared foods • Low water flow, gentle tankmates; very sensitive to copper and poor water quality
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