Mandarin Question

[asbury030]

Ok i have a 30gal and i want to get a Mandarin and i would like some info on them like how to take care of them and how long i should have my tank set up before getting one?

 

[karajay]

You would not have the amount of LR to sustain the number of pods you would need to feed a mandarin.
Most recommend at least a 6 mo old tank, 125 lbs. of LR and a fuge for more pods to reproduce.
Most will not accept prepared food.

 

[asbury030]

well i have a small fuge.But is that enough for one?

 

[asbury030]

ok thank you well im glad i asked you guys before i decided to get one.

 

[karenjo]

Asbury, I love your avatar. That's cool.

 

[z28]

COVER YA POWERHEADS WITH A PREFILTER SPONGEALSO.......THEY ARENT TO BRIGHT AND CAN GET SUCKED IN EASILY

 

[asbury030]

Originally posted by karenjo
Asbury, I love your avatar. That's cool.
thank you

 

[lesleybird]

Somebody call the mandarin police!

 

[asbury030]

Originally posted by Lesleybird
Somebody call the mandarin police!
Call them for what?

 

[iloveclowns]

i just got a mandarin and she will eat a little frozen brine

 

[asbury030]

yea well its like a 50 50 chance with these fish though.

 

[bang guy]

Closer to 1 in 10 IMO

 

[asbury030]

i dont have one i was just getting an opinion.

 

[kingsman39]

Asbury... looking at your avatar makes me tired. :nervous:

 

[asbury030]

lol

 

[mr. tuna]

you must have atleat 100 pounds of live rock to keep them, because they need plenty of live rock.
good luck,
Adam

 

[asbury030]

yea i know i dont think i am goin to get one.