DeLand's Dragonet (Synchiropus delandi)
Fish in the family Callionymidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Oval-bodied fish, 5 cm long, grayish-blue with orange dorsal fins and a distinctive black stripe from eye to tail tip.
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, small crustaceans, polychaete worms, marine algae, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the DeLand's Dragonet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Synchiropus delandi is naturally found in the Western Pacific Ocean, specifically along the coastlines of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
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