Green Mandarin Dragonet - Synchiropus splendidus
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The Green Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) is one of the most captivating reef fish, displaying vivid blue, green, orange, and yellow patterns. Peaceful and mesmerizing in its movements, it spends the day gliding along rockwork in search of live microfauna.
Common Name: Green Mandarin Dragonet
Scientific Name: Synchiropus splendidus
Family: Callionymidae
Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Difficult
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Western Pacific, especially in sheltered lagoons and coastal reefs rich in microfauna.
Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons (larger preferred for pod populations)
Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Live rock with abundant hiding places and natural microfauna.
• Feeding Needs: Requires a large, stable copepod population; some individuals may accept frozen foods, but this should not be relied on.
• Behavior: Slow, methodical grazer that hunts continuously throughout the day.
• Diet: Primarily copepods and other microfauna; consider refugiums or regular pod supplementation.
• Tankmates: Peaceful tankmates only—avoid fast, aggressive feeders that outcompete it for food.