Red Scooter Blenny

Scientific Name: Synchiropus ocellatus
Family: Callionymidae
Origin: Western Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands)
Care Difficulty: Medium – Difficult
Temperament: Very peaceful
Diet: Micro-organisms (copepod-heavy)
Minimum Tank Size: 80–120 liters (mature system recommended)
Maximum Size: 5–7 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Fully compatible

Synchiropus ocellatus is a small, multi-colored dragonet species that moves across sand and rock like a "scooter." It is typically recognized by its blue, orange, and brown speckled patterns. Its behavior and diet are very similar to mandarin fish.

⚠️ Difficult to keep long-term without a continuous supply of live microfauna.