Mandarin Goby (Synchiropus splendidus)

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The Males may be distinguished from females by their more-elongated first dorsal spine. It is extremely popular with aquarists because of its unusual beauty. It should be kept in a well-established 30 gallon or larger aquarium with live rock, live sand, 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 Mandarin Goby has been known to spawn successfully in an aquarium. The colors of the Mandarin Goby might be different from the pictures. Show more