Scooter dragonet size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8.9 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 7 Callionymidae species on LumaReef: 4 cm (Ruby red dragonet) to 30 cm (Orange and Black Dragonet).

Scooter dragonet tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Scooter dragonet tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Cherub angelfish.

Scooter dragonet depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 30 m down. Shallower than most Callionymidae on LumaReef (11–47 m).

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Scooter dragonet

Neosynchiropus ocellatus

It scoots over the sand on its pectorals, then lies flat to rest.

The Scooter dragonet (Neosynchiropus ocellatus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Callionymidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 30 m deep. Adults grow to about 7 cm; the largest on record measured 8.9 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 7 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres22 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres37 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres81 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres150 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres180 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 8.9 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

1 m30 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSyngnathiformes
FamilyCallionymidae
GenusNeosynchiropus
SpeciesNeosynchiropus ocellatus

In other languages

English: Marbled Dragonet
French: Poisson-mandarin ocellé
Japanese: コウワンテグリ

Quick answers

Scooter dragonet size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8.9 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 7 Callionymidae species on LumaReef: 4 cm (Ruby red dragonet) to 30 cm (Orange and Black Dragonet).
Scooter dragonet tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Scooter dragonet water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5.
Scooter dragonet tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Cherub angelfish.
Scooter dragonet: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Scooter dragonet and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Scooter dragonet depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 30 m down. Shallower than most Callionymidae on LumaReef (11–47 m).