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Stellate Dragonet
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Synchiropus stellatus

Stellate Dragonet

Quick Stats:   Stellate Dragonet

Family: Callionymidae
Range: Pacific Ocean
Size: Up to 3 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Difficult
Reproduction: Egg Layer

The Stellate Dragonet is also referred to as the Starry Dragonet, or commercially, as the Scooter Red Blenny. Its body is a mottling of red and white with large dark spots. The male usually has brighter colors and a larger dorsal fin.

It prefers a reef aquarium of 30 gallons or larger with lots of live rock to hide in and graze from. The substrate should be live sand and the aquarium should have docile inhabitants. More than one of its species may be kept, and it is best to introduce them all to the tank at the same time. The ratio should be 2 or 3 females per male. A 55 gallon or larger aquarium is required if more than one male is to be kept.

The Stellate Dragonet diet should consist of brine shrimp, bloodworms and glassworms, and small invertebrates. They are slow-moving, deliberate feeders and should not have to compete for their food.


Photo courtesy of T.F.H. Publications, publishers of the Burgess Atlas.

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