Synchiropus ocellatus

Ocellated dragonet

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This fish comes from the South West Pacific region and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Needs a mature system with lots of copepods available to survive. Keep with other peaceful species.

Reef compatible

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 9 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Carnivore Likes live food such as  invertebrates,  brine shrimp, mosquito larva, and daphnia.Will accept flake, pellets and frozen foods once acclimated.