A great Mandarin Green Dragonet MAC Certified! Origin: Philippines Size info: Size M: approx. 2 - 3" There's a fish that's truly divine The Mandarin Green Dragonet, so fine It's MAC certified And oh so admired With colors that truly shine This fish is truly a gem A sight that you won't forget With fins that sway In a graceful display It's a fish you'll never regret But don't be fooled by its look It's known to be quite the crook It feeds on small prey Throughout the day Making it a clever little rook So if you want a fish that's grand The Mandarin Green Dragonet's your man It's MAC certified And oh so fine A true beauty of the land. Keeping Mandarin Green Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) in an Aquarium The Mandarin Green Dragonet, also known as the Mandarin Goby, is a popular and colorful fish that can be kept in a home aquarium. Here are some things to keep in mind when caring for this fish: Tank Requirements The Mandarin Green Dragonet is a small fish, growing up to 3 inches in length. They are peaceful and can be kept in a community tank with other non-aggressive fish. However, they are not recommended for a beginner aquarist as they require a specific diet and environment. The tank should be at least 30 gallons, with plenty of live rock and hiding places. The water should be kept at a temperature between 72-78°F, with a pH of 8.1-8.4 and a salinity of 1.023-1.025. Diet The Mandarin Green Dragonet is a carnivore and requires a diet of live or frozen foods, such as brine shrimp, copepods, and mysis shrimp. They will not eat flake or pellet foods, so it is important to have a steady supply of live food available for them. Coolest Stuff About the Mandarin Green Dragonet The Mandarin Green Dragonet is one of the most colorful fish in the aquarium hobby, with bright greens, blues, oranges, and purples. They have a unique swimming style, using their pectoral fins to "walk" along the bottom of the tank. The Mandarin Green Dragonet is MAC Certified, meaning they are sustainably and responsibly harvested from the wild. They have a symbiotic relationship with copepods, which they eat as their primary food source. This helps to control the population of copepods in the tank. They are also known as the Psychedelic Fish or the Mandarin Dragonet.
