
Fish Species
Mandarin Dragonet
Synchiropus splendidus
About
One of the most colorful reef fishes, patterned in electric blue, orange and green. It continuously hunts tiny benthic crustaceans and is difficult to feed in immature aquariums. Best kept in a well-established reef with a strong copepod population or as a captive-bred individual reliably accepting prepared foods.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Synchiropus splendidus
Origin Region
Western Pacific, Ryukyu Islands to Australia
Water Type
saltwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Expert
Max Size
7 cm | 2.8 in
Water Requirements
Marine / ReefTemperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Min Tank Size
120L