This marine aquarium fish is known as
Mandarinfish and the correct latin name is
Synchiropus splendidus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Dragonet family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful Dragonet.
Mandarinfish can grow up to 6 cm what is approximately 2 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 720cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 111 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Mandarinfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
A carnivore; Feed them copepods. It is very difficult to teach them eating other foods.
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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 19:22:04 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 19:22:04 UTC 2007
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