Roshan Aquva World
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Mandarinfish
Synchiropus splendidus
A brilliantly patterned marine dragonet that spends much of its time picking tiny prey from rock and sand. Its specialized feeding behavior makes food availability the main challenge in captivity.
Biological & Tank Specifications
Species Profile & Requirements
Minimum Tank Volume30 Gallons
Maximum Adult Size3 Inches
Temperature Range75-80°F
pH Range8.1-8.4
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietary ClassificationCarnivore
Expected Lifespan3-5 years
Care DifficultyAdvanced
Aquarium Care & Husbandry
Husbandry Requirements
Add only to a mature, established marine aquarium with abundant live rock and a sustainable copepod population, or use a reliably trained/captive-bred specimen that accepts prepared foods. Offer live or frozen copepods and other small meaty foods as appropriate. Do not assume a new aquarium can support its natural food supply.
Keeper Note: Strictly feeds on live micro-crustaceans (copepods) and will quickly starve in tanks without established live food populations.
Feeding & Tank Mates
Dietary Recommendations
Live CopepodsFrozen CopepodsLive Brine Shrimp
Documented Compatible Species
Educational Guidance Notice
Information on Roshan Aquva World is provided for general educational purposes. Aquarium requirements can vary depending on individual animals, aquarium conditions, source information, and husbandry practices. Content is periodically reviewed and may be updated as information develops.
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