Synchiropus ocellatus
| Common Names: | Scooter Blenny |
| Synonyms: | Callionymus ocellatus Neosynchiropus ocellatus |
| Family: | Callionymidae |
| Category: | Blennoid_Gobioid |
| Distribution: | Pacific - Western; Western Pacific; Japan to Marquesas. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Docile by nature, very good community fish. If placing more than one within a system, a mated pair is preferred, unmated pairs will not always fight, but this behaviour has been noted. This species has an amusing character and make a great addition to any marine system. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Although considered a good beginners species, scooter blennies fare better in an established system, with an abundance of copepods. They do not tend to feed flake or dried foods, usually only accepting live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp. Reef safe. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 8cm (3.1") Female: 8cm (3.1") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males will have an extension of the first dorsal fin. |
| Breeding: | Not known in captivity |
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| Comments: | Minimum tank size: 20 gallons. |
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| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dan |
| Submitted By: | Dan |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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