Ruby Red Dragonet

[cristata.reef]

Hi Everyone,

Thinking about setting up another tank in the future dedicated to a pair of ruby red dragonets/red scooter blennies (or whatever you want to call em). I'm aware that there are several species that are morphologically similar (my friend is a fish taxonomist) but I assume that they have the same/similar care requirements as all other dragonets. Please correct me if I am wrong.

For those of you who have successfully kept one, what would you suggest for someone who has never kept a dragonet before (I'm not a newbie though; been reefing for 4ish years now).

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Do you mean synchiropus sycorax, if so their care is practically similar to other dragonets

 

[cristata.reef]

Do you mean synchiropus sycorax, if so their care is practically similar to other dragonets

Yes, I believe that's the new name for the previously unnamed species. Would a 50g be okay if I had a 10-15 gallon sump (mainly fuge) and added a new culture of pods every other week?

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Yea that should work fine, good luck :). They are beautiful fish, hope it goes well.