Picturesque Dragonet
(Synchiropus picturatus)

Description

Picturesque Dragonet: A Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a splash of living art to your marine display with the enchanting Picturesque Dragonet. Its vibrant patterns and peaceful demeanor make it a truly captivating addition.

Overview

The Picturesque Dragonet (*Synchiropus picturatus*) is admired for its striking, psychedelic patterns of green, blue, orange, and black spots across its body. This small, bottom-dwelling fish gracefully “hops” across live rock and substrate, constantly searching for microfauna. Males are distinguished by an elongated first dorsal fin. Its unique coloration and movements bring a tranquil, yet vibrant, energy to your well-established reef environment.

Care Level

This species requires an advanced care level, primarily due to its highly specialized diet. Picturesque Dragonets are peaceful, making them ideal tankmates for other non-aggressive, non-competitive species. Ensure your tank is mature and stable before introduction. Avoid keeping multiple males in smaller systems, as aggression can occur.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 120 litres is recommended for a single Picturesque Dragonet, with larger tanks (200L+) for pairs, rich in live rock and a deep sand bed to support microfauna. Maintain water parameters at a pH of 8.1-8.4 and a temperature range of 24-28°C. A refugium is highly beneficial for sustaining their food source.

Diet

Picturesque Dragonets are obligate carnivores, feeding almost exclusively on live copepods and other small benthic invertebrates found on live rock and sand. It is critical that your aquarium has a thriving, continuous population of these tiny organisms. Supplementation with live brine shrimp or black worms may be necessary.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Picturesque Dragonet online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish, responsibly sourced and meticulously cared for. We prioritize humane shipping and ensure each specimen meets our high standards for vitality, ready to thrive in your aquatic habitat. Experience the peace of mind that comes with our expert selection and dedicated support.

• Scientific Name: *Synchiropus picturatus*
• Common Name / Variant: Picturesque Dragonet / Spotted Mandarinfish
• Maximum Size: 7 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Bring the beauty of a healthy Picturesque Dragonet to your reef today!