Mandarin Dragonet
Synchiropus splendidus
Mandarin Fish · Mandarin Goby
Dragonets
Perhaps the most beautiful marine fish — covered in psychedelic swirls of blue, orange, and green. Mandarin Dragonets are fully reef-safe but require a mature tank with an established copepod population. Captive-bred specimens that accept frozen food are increasingly available and strongly recommended.
Difficulty Difficult
Reef Safety Yes
Temperament Peaceful
Min Tank Size 150L
Diet Carnivore
Available Stock
13 Mandarin Dragonet listings in stock across 6 Australian reef shops, from $60.95 to $285 (median $95), as of 2026-10-14.
Shops with stock
- Reef Haven 5 from $80
- The Coral Shop 3 from $75
- Nicks Aquarium 2 from $60.95
- Aquarium Gallery 1 from $95
- Hurstville Aquarium 1 from $100
- Reefaholics 1 from $89.95
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