How difficult is it to keep Scooter dragonet?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the ideal temperature for Scooter dragonet?

The ideal temperature for Scooter dragonet is 22〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Scooter dragonet get?

Scooter dragonet typically reaches Up to 8.9 cm TL as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Scooter dragonet?

Scooter dragonet feeds on: Carnivore (small benthic crustaceans). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Scooter dragonet?

The price of Scooter dragonet varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Scooter dragonet

Advanced

Neosynchiropus ocellatus

A small dragonet mottled brown with white and black blotches and a starry pattern; males have a tall first dorsal fin. It glides over the sand in short hops.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

22〜27℃

Size

Up to 8.9 cm TL

Diet

Carnivore (small benthic crustaceans)

About

The scooter dragonet or ocellated dragonet (Neosynchiropus ocellatus) ranges across the Pacific from Indonesia to the Pitcairn Islands, north to Japan and south to Australia (FishBase). Aquarium literature and trade listings often still use the old name Synchiropus ocellatus, but the valid name in WoRMS is Neosynchiropus ocellatus. Despite the name "scooter blenny" it is not a blenny. It reaches 8.9 cm TL. It is mottled brown with white and black blotches forming a starry pattern, and males have a tall first dorsal fin. It lives in small groups on sandy lagoon and seaward reefs, rubble and algal turf on shallow rocky reefs, feeding on small benthic invertebrates. Because live rock and sand supply its main food - tiny crustaceans - it needs a mature tank. Wikipedia notes that it can often be weaned onto frozen or even prepared foods, more readily than related dragonets such as the mandarin, but Saltcorner rates it as an expert fish, and individuals vary. It is peaceful and does not harm corals. Keep only one male per tank.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Size of the Scooter dragonet

The Scooter dragonet grows to Up to 8.9 cm TL.

Temperature & humidity for the Scooter dragonet

The ideal temperature for the Scooter dragonet is 22〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Pacific (Indonesia to the Pitcairn Islands, north to Japan, south to Australia)

Size

Up to 8.9 cm TL

Temperature

22〜27℃

Care Specifications

Water Temp.: 22–27℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.026
Min. Tank: 110 L

PeacefulReef safe

Sources: FishBase (Neosynchiropus ocellatus) / Saltcorner Fish Library (Bob Goemans)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Neosynchiropus ocellatus (Pallas, 1770)

Synonyms: Callionymus microps Günther, 1877, Callionymus ocellatus Pallas, 1770, Callionymus punctulatus Lacepède, 1800, Synchiropus lili Jordan & Seale, 1906, Synchiropus ocellatus (Pallas, 1770), Synchiropus rhodonotus Fowler, 1946, Synchiropus shoe Okada & Ikeda, 1937

Authority databases: WoRMS · GBIF · GBIF · WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated as an Invasive Alien Species under Japanese law. Never release aquarium animals into the sea.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Alien Species / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.