Key Facts Also Known As: Mandarin Spotted Dragonet Compatibility, Behavior, and Environment: Like its green counterpart, the Mandarin Spotted Goby features spectacular patterns, in this case with more spotted designs. It requires a mature reef aquarium with ample live rock for foraging.  Caution: All mandarins have a thick slime coat that can be toxic toward other fish when kept in small confined spaces such as an acclimation bucket. Please acclimate your Mandarin separately to avoid poisoning your other new arrivals.  Aquarium Requirements: A 30-gallon minimum is essential, along with a well-maintained system to sustain enough microfauna for its diet. While we do feed them frozen mysis shrimp, it is important to maintain a stable population of copepods in the tank as it is an inherent part of the Dragonet diet. You can buy a bottle of copepods to stock your tank with online at some reef supply stores. Specifications: Approximate Size: Sm: 1-1.5", Md: 1.5-2", Lg: 2-2.5" Diet: Carnivore, specializes in eating small crustaceans such as copepods. Water Conditions: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.022-1.025. Origin: Western Pacific Care Level: Easy Reef-Safe: Yes Temperament: Peaceful