Spotted Mandarin

MtnDewMan · 10-04-2003, 05:11 PM

This little guy is the replacement I had for my 2 year Mandarin that I lost as part of one of my stupid exercises in my decaying tank prior to the tear down. This one seems to be doing quite well and will even take frozen brine shrimp just like the previous one did.

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MDM

MontanaRocknReefer · 10-05-2003, 01:42 AM

They are such beautiful fish! If properly provided the food they need to survive they bring so much enjoyment! Johnny

MtnDewMan · 10-05-2003, 04:33 PM

That's why I like the spotted ones over the psychadelic ones. The Psych ones are very pretty, but much more difficult to feed. The spotted ones will generally be more ready to accept prepared foods, such as frozen enriched brine shrimp.

**Minh Nguyen** · 10-05-2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnDewMan

That's why I like the spotted ones over the psychadelic ones. The Psych ones are very pretty, but much more difficult to feed. The spotted ones will generally be more ready to accept prepared foods, such as frozen enriched brine shrimp.

Chuck,
I think Psychedelic Mandarin is synonymous with Spotted Mandarin which is the Synchiropus picturatus. The other species is Green Mandarin or Synchiropus splendidus
Regardless, you have a fat little fish there. I am sure he will do well.
Minh

MtnDewMan · 10-05-2003, 07:54 PM

I think it is a great fish no matter what ...

FWIW ... I was only trying to be descriptive as the two vary between big spots and the other more of a psychadelic pattern to it ... Wasn't trying to put an exact name to them.

**Minh Nguyen** · 10-05-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnDewMan

I think it is a great fish no matter what ...

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I agree. I think the Mandarin is very lucky that he ended up in tour tank. A very beautiful fish.
Minh

tendar · 10-06-2003, 02:14 PM

I got one about 6 months ago now and it is doing great. It was eating frozen PE Mysis shrimp from the get go and has probably doubled in size since then. Love the fish when I see it.

almostdiva · 10-06-2003, 02:42 PM

Chuck,

What a great fish! I agree with Minh -- he's a lucky dude (ette? -- the sexes on these aren't as obvious as with the others) to be hanging out in your tank!

It's a great shot, too. His coloration is fabulous!

Rebecca

MtnDewMan · 10-06-2003, 11:15 PM

Rebecca, I believe it is a him ... has the long spined dorsal, but you can't really see it here. At least I think it has the long spine ... now you have me wondering ... HAHA

Thanks for the nice words.

10-04-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	Spotted Mandarin This little guy is the replacement I had for my 2 year Mandarin that I lost as part of one of my stupid exercises in my decaying tank prior to the tear down. This one seems to be doing quite well and will even take frozen brine shrimp just like the previous one did. ------------------ MDM __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

10-05-2003, 04:33 PM	#3
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	That's why I like the spotted ones over the psychadelic ones. The Psych ones are very pretty, but much more difficult to feed. The spotted ones will generally be more ready to accept prepared foods, such as frozen enriched brine shrimp. __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

10-05-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	I think it is a great fish no matter what ... FWIW ... I was only trying to be descriptive as the two vary between big spots and the other more of a psychadelic pattern to it ... Wasn't trying to put an exact name to them. __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

10-06-2003, 11:15 PM	#9
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	Rebecca, I believe it is a him ... has the long spined dorsal, but you can't really see it here. At least I think it has the long spine ... now you have me wondering ... HAHA Thanks for the nice words. __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

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10-05-2003, 01:42 AM	#2
MontanaRocknReefer Citizen Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missoula, Montana USA Posts: 135	They are such beautiful fish! If properly provided the food they need to survive they bring so much enjoyment! Johnny

10-06-2003, 02:14 PM	#7
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	I got one about 6 months ago now and it is doing great. It was eating frozen PE Mysis shrimp from the get go and has probably doubled in size since then. Love the fish when I see it.

10-06-2003, 02:42 PM	#8
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 963	Chuck, What a great fish! I agree with Minh -- he's a lucky dude (ette? -- the sexes on these aren't as obvious as with the others) to be hanging out in your tank! It's a great shot, too. His coloration is fabulous! Rebecca

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