{"id":6403,"date":"2026-02-17T06:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/green-mandarin-dragonette-synchiropus-splendidus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:41:50","slug":"green-mandarin-dragonette-synchiropus-splendidus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=green-mandarin-dragonette-synchiropus-splendidus","title":{"rendered":"Green Mandarin Dragonette Synchiropus Splendidus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"179\">Green Mandarin Dragonette \u2013 <em data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"177\">Synchiropus splendidus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"461\"><strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\" \/>The Green Mandarin Dragonette is a <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"284\">breathtakingly colorful and peaceful marine fish<\/strong>, famous for its <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"345\">vibrant green, blue, and orange patterns<\/strong> that shimmer under aquarium lighting. Known for its slow, graceful movements, it is a highlight in any reef tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"474\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"507\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, particularly coral-rich lagoons and reef flats where it feeds among live rock and sand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"869\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"612\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\" \/>Specialist feeder \u2013 primarily consumes <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"710\">live copepods, amphipods, and other small live foods<\/strong>. Supplementing with enriched frozen foods may be necessary. A well-established tank with a thriving microfauna population is essential for long-term health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1061\"><strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"886\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"940\">peaceful, non-aggressive species<\/strong>. Avoid housing with large or aggressive fish that may outcompete it for food. Reef-safe with corals and invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1213\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1078\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\" \/><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1099\">Non-aggressive<\/strong>, very peaceful and slow-moving. It may be shy at first but becomes more visible in a mature, well-stocked tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1371\"><strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1236\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\" \/><strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1267\">Intermediate to advanced<\/strong>, due to its specialized diet and requirement for a well-established aquarium with abundant live rock.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1394\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<li data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1435\">\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1435\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1433\">76\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1455\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1453\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1485\">\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1485\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1483\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1524\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1522\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1713\">The <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1559\">Green Mandarin Dragonette<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1617\">spectacular, peaceful, and captivating reef fish<\/strong>, ideal for aquarists looking to showcase one of the ocean\u2019s most iconic and colorful species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green Mandarin Dragonette \u2013 Synchiropus splendidus Overview:The Green Mandarin Dragonette is a breathtakingly colorful and peaceful marine fish, famous for its vibrant green, blue, and orange patterns that shimmer under aquarium lighting. Known for its slow, graceful movements, it is a highlight in any reef tank. 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