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Pterosynchiropus splendidus 'Mandarin Dragonet'
Pterosynchiropus splendidus
Origin: Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Indonesia
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Water Parameters
Temperature25–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; males fight each other
About
Pterosynchiropus splendidus, the Mandarin Dragonet, is widely considered the most colourful fish in the ocean — swirling patterns of orange, blue, green and black cover every inch. Requires a mature reef with copepod populations or trained to eat frozen food.
Care Guide
Mature reef 200 L+ with refugium. Copepod populations essential. Attempt to train onto frozen Mysis. Temperature 25–27°C, SG 1.024–1.026. Keep singly or one male + one female. Very peaceful — no aggressive tank mates.
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