Red-Banded Dragonet (Synchiropus rubrovinctus)
Fish in the family Callionymidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
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.
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, rotifers, zooplankton, polychaete worms, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the Red-Banded 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, Columnaris disease, Velvet disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef.
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