Yellow Target Mandarin Goby

Latin Name

Synchiropus picturatus

Common Name

Also known as

Target Mandarin, Green Mandarin, Psychedelic Mandarin, Picture Dragonet

Fast Facts

This popular fish can do well if provided with the proper environment. Although they may live a long time and usually have a great appetite, they may slowly starve to death in unless kept in a tank containing plenty of live rock which can supply natural food. A lush growth of algae (yes, even hair algae) is an ideal setting to culture the tiny arthropods Mandarin Gobies need to survive. Although they will eat aquarium foods, it is simply too large for the tiny mouth of the Mandarin, and its about impossible for the owner to supply enough food without the aid of live rock and/or lots of algae growth to provide natural foods. Best not attempted in "sterile" setting such as a fish only tank. Do not keep with aggressive fishes. This species is rarely aggressive towards other bottom-dwelling fishes. Provide with a "live sand" bottom and plenty of hiding places

Sizes

Most specimens are around 1"-2"

Range in Nature

Western Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Provide plenty of live rock or algae growth, which provides natural foods.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Excellent reef fish

Availability

Semi Regularly Available

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Yellow Target Mandarin Goby

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.