Common dragonet

Callionymus lyra

FishMarine

The common dragonet is a shy fish that spends most of its time buried in sand. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Suitable for cold or temperate aquariums.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature15–20
pH8–8.4
GH8–12
KH8–12
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 0.1

Care

Difficulty3/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank200 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan6 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

Care notes

Tank of at least 200L with fine sandy substrate. Live or frozen food. Moderate temperature (15-20°C).