Dragonet – Red

Ruby Dragonet Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore (Eats pods)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Synchiropus Sycorax

Other Common Names: Ruby Red Dragonette

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 1-1.5 inches

The red dragonet, scientific Synchiropus Sycorax, is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Red dragonets can grow up to 3” and can live up to 6 years. Red dragonets are carnivores. They will eat small pods that are found in the tank. If there are no pods available, they can be bought and supplemented. Red dragonets can be kept alone, in a mated pair, and also multiple females with or without a male can be kept together if enough space is given. Male dragonets will have a large dorsal fin with black lines on a yellow fin, while females have a small dorsal fi that is all black. Red dragonets are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Red dragonets will be seen perched on different areas in the tank and will also glide along the substrate. The red dragonet is also referred to as the red ruby dragonet.