Spotted Mandarin
Spotted Mandarin
(Synchiropus picturatus)
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Care Level: Difficult
Color: Black, Blue, Green and Orange
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Callionymidae
Maximum Size: 3 Inches"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: Yes
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Spotted Mandarin, also referred to as the Spotted Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Fish, or Picture Dragonet, was first found in the Western Pacific Ocean in 1976 by Peters. The head, fins, and body are a psychedelic combination of blue, orange, and black spots on a green base. Males may be distinguished from females by their more-elongated first dorsal spine.
It requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with live substrate and plenty of hiding places. It is moderately hardy in reef aquariums if given special care. It is not overly aggressive towards other fish, except for conspecifics.
The Spotted Mandarin has been known to spawn successfully in an aquarium.
The diet should consist of a variety of live vitamin-enriched brine shrimp and live black worms. It will eat natural prey off live rock and live sand.
Looking for the best food to feed your Dragonettes? We recommend AlgaGen Tisbe biminiensis.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: Under 1-1/2"; Medium: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Large: 2-1/4" to 3"