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Mandarinfish (Pictus)

Synchiropus picturatus
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Overview


Colorful cousin of the typical mandarinfish.

Origin: Pacific Ocean

Family: Callionymidae

Physical Characteristics


Maximum Size: 7.00 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: Difficult
Diet Type: Carnivore

Habitat Requirements


Water Type: Marine
Temperature Range: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 8.0 - 8.4
Water Hardness: 8 - 12 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 50 liters

Care and Feeding


Diet Information:

Specialized diet of live copepods.

Care Level: Difficult

Breeding


Breeding Difficulty: Very Difficult

Rarely bred in captivity.

Compatibility


Peaceful

Needs established reef tanks.