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Finger Dragonet / Dactylopus dactylopus
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Dactylopus dactylopus
COMMON NAME – Finger Dragonet
SIZE – 7.1" (18 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Finger Dragonet consumes finely chopped meaty foods, shaved shrimp, and vitamin enriched live brine shrimp. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day in a non-reef barebottom tank.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – Yes.
CAPTIVE CARE – It is difficult to provide sufficient food for long term success with the Finger Dragonet. A well established population of copepods is a plus, as is an established reef with a mature sand substrate. Only one male can be kept per tank and it may be aggressive towards other dragonets. This species should be housed with non-aggressive tank mates and provided with a large area of open substrate. The Finger Dragonet is a bottom feeder, so food must be available for a sufficient amount of time, with limited competition from other bottom feeders that may consume food too quickly. This fish will bury itself if it is threatened and sometimes at night.
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Dactylopus dactylopus
COMMON NAME – Finger Dragonet
SIZE – 7.1" (18 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Finger Dragonet consumes finely chopped meaty foods, shaved shrimp, and vitamin enriched live brine shrimp. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day in a non-reef barebottom tank.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – Yes.
CAPTIVE CARE – It is difficult to provide sufficient food for long term success with the Finger Dragonet. A well established population of copepods is a plus, as is an established reef with a mature sand substrate. Only one male can be kept per tank and it may be aggressive towards other dragonets. This species should be housed with non-aggressive tank mates and provided with a large area of open substrate. The Finger Dragonet is a bottom feeder, so food must be available for a sufficient amount of time, with limited competition from other bottom feeders that may consume food too quickly. This fish will bury itself if it is threatened and sometimes at night.
