{"product_id":"mandarin-dragonet-synchiropus-splendidus","title":"Mandarin Dragonet — Synchiropus splendidus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMandarin Dragonet — Extraordinary color, thoughtful care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called the Green or Blue Mandarin, brings intricate blue, green and orange patterns to the reef. It spends much of its time close to rockwork and the substrate, methodically searching for small prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommendation: prepare the food supply before choosing the fish. A Mandarin needs an aquarium that can feed it every day, not simply one with stable water. Look closely at its feeding response and body condition, and consider competition from other fish that hunt copepods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synchiropus splendidus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Callionymidae — dragonets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches (8–10 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced feeding care, particularly for wild-caught individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An established reef of 55 US gallons or larger, with substantial rockwork, accessible foraging areas and a sustainable supply of small prey. Aquarium volume alone cannot guarantee adequate nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful with suitable tankmates; avoid aggressive fish and excessive food competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally compatible with corals and larger ornamental invertebrates; feeds on tiny prey organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep singly unless a compatible pair is confirmed. Avoid housing two males together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding is the priority\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide dependable access to copepods and other appropriate small foods. Target-feed suitable fine frozen foods when accepted and verify that the Mandarin actually consumes them. An active fish can still lose weight if its food supply is insufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred Mandarins may arrive accustomed to prepared foods, but this must be confirmed for the individual specimen. This listing does not imply captive-bred origin. Ask us about the available fish’s origin and current diet before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose S, M or L. Ask for current measurements; size grades do not guarantee sex or a specific color pattern. The image illustrates the species and shows two fish; each order is for one fish unless explicitly stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003eMarine Fish\u003c\/a\u003e, meet the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/scooter-blenny-dragonet\"\u003eScooter Dragonet\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact François Neo\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss your aquarium’s readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francois Neo","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":68377017680095,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":68377017712863,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":68377017745631,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/mandarin-dragonet-synchiropus-splendidus.png?v=1793851675","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/mandarin-dragonet-synchiropus-splendidus","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}