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Care Level: Difficult Temperament: Peaceful Color Form: Black, Blue, Green, Orange Diet: Carnivore Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78°F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Max. Size: 3" Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Callionymidae Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
The Spotted Mandarin, also known as the Spotted Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Fish, or Picture Dragonet, was first discovered in the Western Pacific Ocean in 1976 by Peters. Its head, fins, and body display a psychedelic combination of blue, orange, and black spots on a green base. Males can be distinguished from females by their elongated first dorsal spine.
This fish requires a 30-gallon or larger aquarium with live substrate and plenty of hiding places. It is moderately hardy in reef aquariums if provided with special care. It generally exhibits peaceful behavior towards other fish, except for conspecifics.
The Spotted Mandarin has been successfully bred in captivity.
Its diet should consist of a variety of live, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp and live black worms. It will also feed on natural prey found in live rock and live sand.
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