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Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)

Mandarin Dragonet

Synchiropus splendidus

saltwaterhard to keepfishpeacefulswims bottomreef-safe

Usually starves in a new tank. Add it only to a tank at least six months old with a healthy copepod population, or buy one already eating frozen food.

Adult size
3 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: live copepods; captive-bred ones may take frozen foods
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itPicasso Triggerfish — too aggressive for it

Easy corals it leaves alone

Discosoma MushroomDuncan CoralAcan LordBlastomussaFavia Brain CoralRhodactis Mushroom

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.