{"product_id":"green-mandarin-goby-synchiropus-splendidus-saltwater","title":"Green Mandarin Goby","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Mandarin Goby (\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Mandarin Dragonet, is widely considered one of the most beautiful fish in the marine aquarium hobby. Its psychedelic blue, orange, and green patterning makes it an instant centerpiece. This is an advanced-level species with a peaceful temperament — best suited for mature reef tanks with established copepod populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more saltwater fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/saltwater-fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/saltwater-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons minimum — larger is better to sustain a copepod population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 sg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore — live copepods, amphipods, brine shrimp, and frozen mysis (if trained). A refugium or regular copepod dosing is highly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — completely reef safe, will not bother corals or invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 inches (7–10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGreen Mandarin Goby \/ Mandarin Dragonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCallionymidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWestern Pacific — Philippines, Indonesia, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5–10 years in captivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize at Purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Mandarin Goby is completely reef safe and extremely peaceful. Its thick slime coat makes it naturally resistant to most common saltwater diseases. Males may be territorial with other male mandarins, so keep only one male per tank unless the system is very large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, tangs, dwarf angelfish, corals, and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive or fast-eating fish that will outcompete the mandarin for food (triggers, large wrasses, dottybacks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Green Mandarin Goby reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely. Mandarins will not bother corals, clams, or invertebrates. They spend most of their time picking copepods off live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Mandarin Gobies eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir primary diet is live copepods and amphipods. A mature tank with plenty of live rock and a refugium is ideal. Some mandarins can be trained to eat frozen mysis shrimp, but this is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep a copepod population for my Mandarin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refugium with chaetomorpha algae is the best way to sustain a copepod population. You can also dose live copepods regularly. A tank under 70 gallons may struggle to keep up with a mandarin’s appetite without supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two Mandarin Gobies together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA male-female pair can coexist in tanks 75 gallons or larger. Two males will fight. 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