Synchiropus splendidus
| Common Names: | Mandarin Goby Mandarinfish |
| Synonyms: | Callionymus splendidus Neosynchiropus splendidus Pterosynchiropus splendidus |
| Family: | Callionymidae |
| Category: | Blennoid_Gobioid |
| Distribution: | Pacific - Western; Western Pacific; Ryukyu to Australia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Very docile species, not to be kept with aggressive species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Not a beginners species, in fact should not be kept in anything less than a well established systems. These fish are delicate and will only feed foods that are present in a well established tank. Nutrient rich live rock ,heavily overgrown with algae, and substantial interstitial crustacean and worm life (ie copepods). It is recommended that one Mandarin per 150gallons is minimal requirement, as there needs to be ample food resources (self-sustaining) to keep these fish from starving. 98% of thes |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males have an elongated spine along the first dorsal fin. |
| Breeding: | Reports have sited these have been successfully bred. |
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| Comments: | If there ever was a fish that deserved a rating of "experienced keepers only" it is without a doubt the Mandarin |
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| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dan |
| Submitted By: | Dan |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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