Red Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus stellatus
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The Red Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus stellatus) is a small, colorful reef fish prized for its mottled red and white patterning and active, bottom-dwelling behavior. This peaceful blenny thrives in mature reef aquariums with ample live rock and provides visual interest as it searches for small invertebrates and detritus.
Common Name: Red Scooter Blenny
Scientific Name: Synchiropus stellatus
Family: Callionymidae
Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Moderate
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting reef flats and lagoons with abundant live rock and coral rubble.
Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Live rock for grazing and hiding; ensure well-established copepod and amphipod populations for natural feeding.
• Diet: Primarily feeds on small invertebrates and copepods; supplement with frozen or live foods as needed.
• Behavior: Peaceful, active, and shy; best kept in quiet areas with plenty of hiding spots.
• Compatibility: Compatible with most peaceful reef fish; avoid aggressive or predatory species.
• Tank Maturity: Recommended for established tanks with stable water parameters and abundant microfauna.