Biota Mandarin Pair

[Mixed Reefer]

I purchased a pair of Biota Mandarins. These two mandarins male and female are an inch or smaller. The female barely makes three quarters of an inch. They can be lost in the rocks of my display rather quickly. I was a little scared about adding them to my tank because I was worried about tank mates swallowing them whole. But mandarins taste pretty bad to other fish from what I read. But anyway after reading up and doing some research I was ready to introduce them to my reef tank. I’ve been culturing copepods and phyto for some time and felt that my reef tank was ready. The Mandarins have made it through the first week in my display and my other fish pay no attention to them. They’re pretty fun to watch as they’re so small but actively hunting for copepods all the time. They’re always swimming close to each other. These guys being captive bread also eat pellets and cyclops and other fresh foods. I basically feed them like I target feed some of my corals. Anyways just wanted to share. I’m sure I’ll be sharing some more of these two soon.

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[chadfish]

That’s awesome. My first try didn’t work out. I still feel bad, but once he was in, I couldn’t get him out. Some day I’ll try again. That’s a nice phyto setup you’ve got going too! Keep it up

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

That's great! Mandarins are impossible to find now. You're very lucky, and they seem happy in your tank.

 

[Anak’s Reef]

Aww they are so adorable! Good luck with them!

 

[Mixed Reefer]

That's great! Mandarins are impossible to find now. You're very lucky, and they seem happy in your tank.

They’re doing amazing following each other around. I know it’s way early for them but I really think it was a good thing having two. They seem really happy. Biota is pricey but good experience for me. They’re happy to respond when I email them. Recommend

 

[Mixed Reefer]

Aww they are so adorable! Good luck with them!

Thanks

 

[this is me]

Excellent!

 

[FishieBusiness]

That's great! Mandarins are impossible to find now. You're very lucky, and they seem happy in your tank.

@All Things Aquatic had 2 of them yesterday when I was there.