Green Mandarin
Snapshot: These stunners have maze-like patterns of blue, orange, and green. Aquarists adore these mandarins for their stunning and unique beauty.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 7cm or so. Native to the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, it can be found from the Ryukyu Islands south to Australia. The name "mandarinfish" echoes its vivid hues, akin to the Imperial Chinese mandarin robes.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish only system, or reef aquarium with plenty of live rock and sand.
Aquarium set-up: House it in a larger aquarium with ample live rock, sand, and plenty of hideouts. Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: It devours vitamin-enriched live brine shrimp, black worms, and hunts down natural prey on live rock and sand.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!