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The Spotted Mandarinfish, also referred to as the Spotted Mandarin, Psychedelic Mandarinfish, Psychedelic Fish, or Picture Dragonet, was first found in the Western Pacific Ocean in 1976 by Peters. The head, fins, and body are a psychedelic combination of blue, orange, and black spots on a green base. Males may be distinguished from females by their more-elongated first dorsal spine.
It requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with live substrate and plenty of hiding places. It is moderately hardy in reef aquariums if given special care. It is not overly aggressive towards other fish, except for conspecifics.
The Spotted Mandarinfish has been known to spawn successfully in an aquarium.
The diet should consist of a variety of live vitamin-enriched brine shrimp and live black worms. It will eat natural prey off live rock and live sand.
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Name: Spotted Mandarinfish (Synchiropus picturatus)
Family: Callionymidae Range: Western Pacific Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Live rock and live sand, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Experts only Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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