mandarin gobies
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aceiswild7
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they really arent gobies but dragonets and they are great for reefs but only if there is an abundance of live rock 100+ lbs with good growth of copepods on them which is what they eat
good luck
good luck
gabbys125reef
Member
I have one in mine and he is doing really well. I have no problems just make sure you have enough pods for it to eat.
fish fry
Member
Just to take what's been said one step further and possible clarify a little.
The way to have all the pods is to have a large tank running for at least a year before introducing a Mandarin. A refugium and DSB would be very desirable, actually I would almost go so far as to say necessary.
Hope this helps
Tom
The way to have all the pods is to have a large tank running for at least a year before introducing a Mandarin. A refugium and DSB would be very desirable, actually I would almost go so far as to say necessary.
Hope this helps
Tom
kimmisue
Member
I have had mine since it's 6 month birthday...the tank that is . I knew there was enough live rock to encourage the live of it's food. Phyco is very fat and sassy.
They do better in a tank with alot of live rock and a sand bed is good also ...Make sure that there are no other fish with the same diet or have a tank large enough to allow for plenty of food for both.
Hope this helps
mine is a very colorful and fun addition to the tank...I call him the hunter because that is all they do...
Kim
They do better in a tank with alot of live rock and a sand bed is good also ...Make sure that there are no other fish with the same diet or have a tank large enough to allow for plenty of food for both.
Hope this helps
mine is a very colorful and fun addition to the tank...I call him the hunter because that is all they do...
Kim
vkesu
Member
How long does it take to build up enough? food. I had one for 5 years, then it began losing weight...(possibly running out of food?) He ended dieing while I was on vacation. (yes, I'm the stupid one who left the air off in the house during 100 degree weather). I miss Mr.Pasley, but will wait years if that's what it take to keep one healthy.
aceiswild7
Member
it should only take a few months maybe6 but if you want one fast hook up a refugium and the growth of pods in your tank will be jump started and it will help to suppement whatever he eats
good luck
good luck
joe's reefer
Member
they are great reef fish make sure u have a big tank
richard rendos
Active Member
I have mandarins in both my tanks and both have done really well. The one in my 120 (green mandarin) is about 3 1/2 years old. The one in my 54 (psychedelic mandarin)is about 1 1/2 years old..maybe a little older.. and he eats flake, frozen brine, and anything offered him, but he also has lots of copepods running around for him to eat.
wamp
Active Member
Vkesue,
You did nothing wrong (except for that whole air thing) A 5 year old mandarin is old for most tanks. From what I have read they usually live 3-5 years in captivity and then slowly die off. Maybe that is their life cycle? Any way I had one for around 3 years or so and the same thing happened to him. Cute little guys though..
You did nothing wrong (except for that whole air thing) A 5 year old mandarin is old for most tanks. From what I have read they usually live 3-5 years in captivity and then slowly die off. Maybe that is their life cycle? Any way I had one for around 3 years or so and the same thing happened to him. Cute little guys though..