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Red-Banded Dragonet (Synchiropus rubrovinctus)

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Red-Banded Dragonet
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About Red-Banded Dragonet

A small, slender-bodied dragonet with vibrant coloration featuring red or orange-red banding across the body and fins. The head is large with upturned mouth and venomous spines on the gill covers; the body tapers posteriorly with elaborate pectoral and dorsal fin displays.

Key facts

Feeding Schedule
Feed 2-3 times daily
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Family
Callionymidae
Difficulty Level
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Care Requirements
• Minimum 20-gallon established aquarium with stable conditions • Requires live copepod populations; regular feeding of small foods essential • Slow water flow (gentle, indirect current) to prevent stress • Prefers sandy substrate with rubble for grazing and shelter • Low bioload tank; avoid aggressive tankmates
Care Level
Expert
Temperament
Peaceful
Appearance
A small, slender-bodied dragonet with vibrant coloration featuring red or orange-red banding across the body and fins. The head is large with upturned mouth and venomous spines on the gill covers; the body tapers posteriorly with elaborate pectoral and dorsal fin displays.
Reef safety
Reef Safe
Min tank size
20 gallons
Diet
planktivore
Origin
Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef.

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