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About Fingerprint Dragonet
Slender elongated body (2.5 in long) with a dark blue or black head and silver-white belly. Distinctive orange dorsal fin edged in white, and anal fin with a series of orange spots. White band near caudal fin.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Max Size
- 12
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, small fish, and polychaete worms
- Origin
- Synchiropus postulus is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically in Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and Indonesia (Bali and Sulawesi). They inhabit shallow coral reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank • 72-78°F temperature • pH 8.1-8.4 • High water flow • Live rock and hiding places
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
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