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About Richer's Dragonet
Richer's Dragonet is a small, ornate fish with a flattened body and intricate coloration featuring red and white markings with blue accents. It has elaborate pectoral and dorsal fins with distinctive banding patterns typical of the Synchiropus genus.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- Richer's Dragonet is a small, ornate fish with a flattened body and intricate coloration featuring red and white markings with blue accents. It has elaborate pectoral and dorsal fins with distinctive banding patterns typical of the Synchiropus genus.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Expert
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank; prefers calm, established reef setup • Water params: 72–78°F, SG 1.024–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3 • Requires abundant live rock for grazing and hiding; low water flow (gentle) • Benthic copepod-rich substrate essential; supplement with small meaty foods (enriched Artemia, mysis) • Peaceful; avoid aggressive tankmates or strong currents
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysid shrimp
- Max Size
- 3
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