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Scooter Blenny
Synchiropus ocellatus
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A dragonet (not a true blenny) that scoot-hops along the sand and rockwork on wing-like pectoral fins hunting copepods and amphipods. Mottled brown, white, and rust with bright blue spots on the head. Entertaining and active but requires a mature established tank with a thriving refugium or live rock pod population to survive long-term. Resistant to marine ich. One of the most characterful small fish you can keep.
CARE
Intermediate
AGGRESSION
Low
MAX SIZE
5"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 3 more months of maturity
· 1 water param outside ideal range
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$20–40
Mid-range price but needs a mature tank and healthy pod population. Captive-bred specimens are worth seeking out.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOut of range (78.4)72–78 °F
SalinityMarginal (1.025)1.023–1.025 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCaution
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible