{"product_id":"ocellated-dragonet","title":"Ocellated Dragonet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcellated Dragonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScooter Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fascinating little reef fish known for its intricate patterning, oversized fins and entertaining bottom-dwelling personality. Despite its common name, the Scooter Blenny is actually a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edragonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, closely related to Mandarin Dragonets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than swimming continuously through the water column, Ocellated Dragonets spend much of their day \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehopping and scooting across rockwork and substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, searching for tiny crustaceans and other microorganisms to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every peaceful and reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them excellent inhabitants for established reef aquariums. However, their specialized feeding habits are important to consider. Ocellated Dragonets naturally feed throughout the day on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopepods and other tiny live prey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so mature aquariums with established microfauna are ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens that have been successfully conditioned onto frozen or prepared foods are considerably easier to maintain. Offer small foods such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopepods, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped mysis and other appropriately sized meaty foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcellated Dragonets are peaceful toward most tankmates, although males may display territorial behaviour toward other male dragonets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynchiropus ocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ocellated Dragonet \/ Scooter Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Microfauna Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30+ gallons, preferably mature and established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During courtship, Ocellated Dragonets can rise together into the water column while displaying their fins before spawning. Males are particularly impressive when they extend their large dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47336279670838,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/857DDCA8-AA28-44C4-911C-47481F63C6A4.webp?v=1787418513","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/ocellated-dragonet","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}