Ruby Red Dragonet - Synchiropus sp.

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$34.99
SKU: 265966
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
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Several possible scientific names have been proposed as being the true ID of the new-to-the-trade Ruby Red Dragonet but none are completely agreed-upon by the scientific community yet. It is thought to be a regional variation or a deepwater variation of one of these species but seems to share traits of several. They have only recently entered the aquarium trade and are still fairly rare finds.

Dragonets are bottom-dwelling fish with colorations that often resemble the substrate they are found around. They have flattened bodies with pointed faces designed for picking food like small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods and similar prey out of rockwork. They often have difficulty adapting to prepared food in the aquarium and should only be kept int well established tanks with lots of live rock and a healthy, populated sandbed to feed on. Dragonets are generally peaceful, docile fish. They move in short "scooting" motions and can be terrorized by more aggressive or territorial tankmates. They are ideal for reef aquariums as they will not bother corals or larger inverts.

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Specifications

Specifications
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Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameRuby Red Dragonet
Scientific NameSynchiropus sp.
RestrictedYes
pH Range8.0-8.4
Temperature Range75-82
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
DietCarnivore - eats copepods, almost exclusively
Reef SafeYes
Invert SafeYes
Community SafeYes
DifficultyModerate
Max Size (in inches)3
Min Tank Size (in gallons)15
OriginIndo-Pacific
Internal Id
64531

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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