Dragonet – Mandarin

Mandarin Dragonet Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore (Eats pods)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Synchiropus Splendidus

Other Names:  Mandarin Goby, Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Mandarin

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: sm: 1.5 – 2 inches md: 2-3 inches

The mandarin dragonet, scientific name Synchiropus Splendidus, is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 40 gallons. Mandarin dragonets can grow up to 3” and can live up to 15 years. Mandarin dragonets are carnivores. They will eat small pods that are found in the tank. If there are no pods available, they can be bought and supplemented. Mandarin dragonets can be kept alone, in a mated pair, and also multiple females with or without a male can be kept together if enough space is given. Male dragonets will have a large spike at the top of their dorsal fins. Mandarin dragonets are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Mandarin dragonets will be seen hovering through the tank searching for pods. Mandarin dragonets are also called mandarin gobys and mandarinfish, or the psychedelic mandarin.