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Can You Keep Two Ruby Red Dragonets Together?

~ Possible with caution

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 55/100.

Why

  • Known conflict: Two mandarins/dragonets (Synchiropus) compete for limited copepods and males are territorial

It can work if…

  • Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict

Species profile

Ruby Red Dragonet

Synchiropus sycorax

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
30 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

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