Starry Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus)
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Starry Dragonet
Starry Dragonet
Synchiropus stellatus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
8.2 - 8.4
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Callionymidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Starry Dragonet, Stellate Dragonet, Scooter Red Blenny
Additional scientific names
- Neosynchiropus stellatus
Origin
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Sexing
- The males elongated dorsal fin will be more colourful than females.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- Best kept in a well established system with a good supply of copepods on live rock. Will only sometimes be weaned on to dry foods, may accept small live/frozen foods such as vitamin-enriched brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- This fish's body is a mottling of red and white with large dark spots.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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