Ruby Red Dragonet

[finksmart]

Thought I'd post a photo of the coolest new addition to my fuge. This is the male. Female somewhere feasting on pods. Still an undescribed specie. Not for sale. =)

 

[jcs11236]

Nice!

 

[usctom]

Very cool. How much would a pair cost if they were available?

 

[dynamictank]

I think there called Moyer blennies from the Philippines n they come around once in a while

 

[Rob&Gab]

there is a ton of them on the market now. they have gotten popular lately. but there numbers are rising flooding the market bring the price down on them :/

there so pretty.

 

[finksmart]

These are not the same as the Moyer dragonets and there is not a ton of them.

"The ruby red dragonet is believed to be a new species yet to be described"

More info: http://reefbuilders.com/2013/09/20/ruby-red-dragonets

 

[snail_chen]

Do they eat live food only? I saw one at Absolutely Fish in NJ.

 

[Rob&Gab]

here is some onsite on them. there are a few names for them.

http://reefbuilders.com/2013/04/19/rubyb-red-dragonet-simultaneous-worldwide-splash/


http://reefbuilders.com/2013/06/12/wine-red-dragonets-coolest-critters-hit/

http://reefbuilders.com/2013/06/12/wine-red-dragonets-coolest-critters-hit/

 

[yesjenks]

Great pickup! Congrats!

 

[jjkim]

Nice i would love to have a pair

 

[duromega]

I will love to have even one

 

[d5332]

wonder what the price would be, very pretty

 

[marrone]

There was one on ebay over the summer for $120-$130, but it didn't sell.

 

[jmaquatic]

What kind of care is needed?

 

[finksmart]

What kind of care is needed?

Same as a scooter blenny or mandarin.

 

[ramon1181]

Can u get some in for sale

 

[dynamictank]

There like 59.99 each