Species Profile
Mandarin Goby
A psychedelic-patterned dragonette — visually stunning but pod-dependent for survival.
The Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) is one of the most beautiful reef fish in existence, but it eats only live copepods. Only attempt in 75+ gallon tanks with established refugiums.
- Min tank: 75 gallons (mature)
- Diet: Live copepods
- Reef safe: Yes
- Difficulty: Difficult