Mandarin dragonet care

Synchiropus splendidus

Mandarin dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 300 liters (79 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.

SaltwaterAdvancedPeaceful

Adult size7 cm · 2.8 in

Smallest tank300 L · 79 gal

Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F

pH8.1–8.4

GroupAlone or a pair

TemperamentPeaceful

SwimsBottom

DietCarnivore

Usually fine with

Ocellaris clownfish Royal gramma Firefish goby Blue-green chromis Banggai cardinalfish Six-line wrasse Yellow watchman goby Coral beauty angelfish Skunk cleaner shrimp Peppermint shrimp Turbo snail Blue-leg hermit crab

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Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.

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