{"product_id":"red-scooter-blenny","title":"Scooter Blenny","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eScooter Blenny – Description \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scooter Blenny, Ocellated Dragonet, Red Scooter Dragonet\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eSynchiropus ocellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Callionymidae\u003cbr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (especially around Indonesia and the Philippines)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eDespite the name, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eScooter Blenny is not a true blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e—it belongs to the dragonet family, closely related to mandarins. These fish are named for their adorable \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"635\"\u003escooting behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e across the sandbed and rocks. They have \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eelongated bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"724\"\u003efan-like pectoral fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"744\"\u003elarge eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males are typically more colorful and possess a \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"813\"\u003etall dorsal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e used for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eColoration includes mottled \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"895\"\u003ebrown, red, and cream patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eocellated spots (eye-like circles)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them camouflage on sandy bottoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1453\" class=\"w-fit 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data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1254\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1274\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1302\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1.024–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1322\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1350\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1370\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNitrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1398\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u0026lt;10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1418\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLive Rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1453\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAbundant (for pods and grazing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"bg-token-bg-primary hover:bg-token-bg-tertiary text-token-text-secondary my-1 rounded-sm p-1 transition-opacity group-[:not(:hover):not(:focus-within)]:pointer-events-none group-[:not(:hover):not(:focus-within)]:opacity-0\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-md-heavy\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" 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data-end=\"1521\"\u003emicro-predators\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding primarily on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003ecopepods\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003esmall invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e in live rock and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eDiet Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eNeeds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003emature tank\u003c\/strong\u003e (6+ months) with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003ea healthy pod population\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eWill accept:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eLive or frozen \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003ebrine shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eCopepods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eFrozen \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003ecyclops\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003emysis shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eSome can be trained to eat high-quality prepared foods, but many will \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003estarve in new or sterile tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e🔁 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eFeed 2–3x daily\u003c\/strong\u003e if not relying solely on pod population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e and non-aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eGreat for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003ecommunity and reef tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eCan be territorial with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eother dragonets\u003c\/strong\u003e unless a mated pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eNot aggressive toward corals or inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eAvoid housing with fast\/aggressive eaters that outcompete them for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e🛑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003elive rock\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003erefugium (optional but helpful)\u003c\/strong\u003e to support pod populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eNot recommended for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e unless the tank is established and pod-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eSand bed is ideal\u003c\/strong\u003e for natural foraging and sleeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eMay jump\u003c\/strong\u003e—keep a secure lid or mesh cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eScooter Blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003echarming, active, and peaceful reef-safe fish\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its unique movement and character. 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