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Spotted Dragonet

Synchiropus picturatus

AnimaliaChordataActinopterygiiPerciformesCallionymidae

📍 Western Pacific, Philippines to Indonesia

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Psychedelically patterned relative of the Mandarin Dragonet with blue, orange, and green circular spots. Equally challenging to keep — requires a mature reef with abundant live copepods. Often confused with the Mandarin but has smaller eyes.

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pH
8.1–8.4
diet
live copepods/amphipods
maxSize
3 inches
salinity
SG 1.020–1.025
minTankSize
55 gallons
temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)

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Temperature

75–82°F

24–28°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

82°81°79°JFMAMJJASOND

79°F 82°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Apr high)

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