{"product_id":"synchiropus-ocellatus","title":"Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eScooter Dragonet — \u003cem data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eSynchiropus ocellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eSpecialist micro-predator. Main risk is starvation without pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eSize: 7–9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eReef-safe: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eMinimum tank: 120+ l with strong pod production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eLifespan: 5–10 years if well fed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eAquarium requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eMature system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–12+ months, porous live rock, rubble zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eRefugium\/pod farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for continuous copepod supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.025–1.026, temp 24–26 °C; NH3\/NO2 0, NO3 \u0026lt;15 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low–moderate with many grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advisable; can jump when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"687\"\u003ePrimary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live copepods and amphipods throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eSupplements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriched baby brine, Calanus, fish roe, finely chopped mysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"842\"\u003ePrepared foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some individuals accept micro-pellets\/frozen after training; captive-bred adapt best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eStrategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed pods routinely, run refugium, target-feed at rockwork via baster\/feeding station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eBehavior and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eKeeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e One per tank unless a true male–female pair in a large, pod-rich system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful species only; avoid boisterous fish and heavy pod competitors (sixline\/leopard wrasses).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perches and “scoots,” constant grazer; low bioload if fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eAcclimation and health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eQuarantine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Observational or TTM preferred; avoid copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose individuals with rounded bellies and active pecking behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eID notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eMales show an enlarged, sail-like first dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eOften sold as “Scooter Blenny” though it is a dragonet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eBuyer’s checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1859\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003ePrefer captive-bred, already eating frozen or micro-pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eVerify robust pod population in your system before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1859\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1859\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eSkip specimens with pinched bellies or lethargy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47303727382851,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/scooter-blenny-synchiropus-ocellatus-pari-2kpl-kala-583.webp?v=1762167609","url":"https:\/\/korallefarmi.com\/products\/synchiropus-ocellatus","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}