The Red Mandarin is some what of a rarity in the hobby. It is a member of the Callionymidae family and can be found in the Philippines. In the wild they are found on silty bottoms with coral and rubble.  This Dragonet grows to a maximum length of 4 inches and will require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons. In the aquarium, it's best to provide them with plenty of rockwork in which to hunt and hide. Their diet consists of Nutramar Ova, finely chopped Hikari Frozen Blood Worms, fish roe, frozen or live baby brine shrimp, frozen daphnia after converted from live pods. Some have also shown interest in Cyclopeeze. As they eat constantly all day a reef aquarium will need to be replenished with copepods. They should be placed with other peaceful fish to avoid having to compete for food.

This fish is guarantee live arrival.

• Care Level

  Expert

• Tank Requirements

  30 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  Yes

• Temperament

  Peaceful

• Diet

  Carnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 2 inches

• Full-Size

  Approx. 4 inches

• Water Parameters

  NO3 0ppm, 72-80F, pH 8.1-8.4

• Compatibility

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