Dragonets-Mandarins:
Notes From Penny: One of the most
spectacular fish kept in the hobby, it can also be one
of the most difficult. These fish spend 99% of
their time hunting for live foods like copepods. I am quite successful in getting
mine to eat frozen Mysis & Cyclopeez. If they do,
they are as hardy as any other fish in a properly set up
reef tank. BUT only if
proven eating these foods should one consider putting
them in any other type/new system!
Can be kept in a single male/female pair as they are one
of the few marine fish that the sexes can be fairly easy
to identify. The mating dance is a sight to be
seen! Usually occurring at dusk. Pairs have
mated regularly here at AquaCorals...& I'm still waiting
for babies. ;) Note: I'm fairly
confident that this entire species of fish will eat
those pest flatworms. Scooters for sure!
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Mandarin,
Green
Synchiropus splendidus |
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Mandarin,
Red
Synchiropus cf. splendidusMale
- notice tall thin "mast" that females do not have.
Approx. 3.5"
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Mandarin,
Spotted/Target
Synchiropus picturatus
Approx. 3" |
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Scooter
Synchiropus ocellatus
Approx. 3.5"
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Scooter XL
Male
Synchiropus ocellatus
Approx. 5" Male
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Scooter,
GIANT
RARE!
Dactylopus kuiteri
This
fish averages 5 - 6 inches
Just
as peaceful as all Dragonets. Super unique &
cool fish!
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Scooter,
Red
Synchiropus stellatus
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Scooter,
Red Speckled
Synchiropus ocellatus
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