Synchiropus splendidus

Mandarin Fish

A  small, brightly coloured fish that belongs to the dragonet family, it is native to the Pacific  region from Islands around japan to Australia.

Reccomended only for mature tanks with a well established Pod population which are its main food source.

This fish comes from the Indo Pacific region and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Needs a mature systems with lots of copepods available to survive. Keep with other peaceful species.

Reef compatible

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 7 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Carnivore Likes live food such as  invertebrates,  brine shrimp, mosquito larva, and daphnia.Will accept flake, pellets and frozen foods once acclimated.