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Orange and Black Dragonet
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Orange and Black Dragonet

Dactylopus kuiteri

The Orange and Black Dragonet is also referred to as the Salifin Dragonet. Its body is a mottling of brown and white with large dark spots and orange lips. The lower fin is loaded with bright blue spots. The large dorsal fin of this species is often displayed upright making the fish appear much larg
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Orange and Black Dragonet is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
10 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility