Western Dragonet
NameWestern Dragonet
Scientific NameCallionymus occidentalis
Common NamesWestern Dragonet, West African Dragonet
FamilyCallionymidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Portugal, Angola
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Blennies, Small wrasses, Firefish, Cardinalfish
Description
The Western Dragonet is a small, cryptically colored marine fish found on sandy and muddy bottoms of the Eastern Atlantic. They are peaceful, bottom-dwelling carnivores that require a mature saltwater aquarium with a deep sand bed to thrive, as they primarily feed on small benthic invertebrates.
