Red Scooter Dragonet (Synchiropus rosulentus)
Fish in the family Callionymidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Red Scooter Dragonets display a vibrant red-orange body with intricate blue or blue-green spotted or reticulated patterns. They have a characteristic elongated body, large pectoral fins, and a distinctive sucker-like pelvic disc used to perch on surfaces.
Diet and feeding
Feed primarily on small meaty foods including live or frozen copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and other small crustaceans. Accepts prepared carnivorous foods but live microfauna in the tank are essential for long-term success.
Difficulty and care for the Red Scooter 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
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding coral reef regions.
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