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Mandarin Fish
Synchiropus splendidus
One of the most beautifully colored fish in the ocean, with psychedelic patterns of blue, orange, and green. Difficult to keep due to specialized diet of live copepods.
Care Parameters
Adult size
7 cm
Min tank
100 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.1–8.4
GH
8–12 dGH
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Bottom
Difficulty
Advanced
Schooling
Solitary or pairs.
Suitable Equipment
5
Common Problems
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Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)
Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.
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Cloudy Water
Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.
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