{"product_id":"green-mandarin-dragonet","title":"Green Mandarin Dragonet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eGreen Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eEasily one of the most stunning fish in the hobby—the Green Mandarin Dragonet is pure eye candy. With its hypnotic mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eelectric blue, green, and orange patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, it looks unreal in a reef tank and instantly becomes a focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eBut here’s the truth—this isn’t your average beginner fish. Mandarins are \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"386\"\u003econstant grazers\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending all day hunting tiny organisms (copepods) across your rock and sand. In the right setup, they’re peaceful, fascinating to watch, and incredibly rewarding to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThey do best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"608\"\u003ewell-established reef tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e packed with live rock and a thriving pod population. Without that natural food source, they can struggle—so this is a fish for hobbyists willing to set things up properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4tfmai\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eOne of the most colourful fish in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfifnb\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eUnique, slow-moving “hovering” behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13mwyaz\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"925\"\u003ePeaceful and reef safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1slppwz\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eTrue showpiece fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lw9loz\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eConstantly hunting and exploring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eCare Guide (Quick Overview):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tbnpii\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eTank Size: 100L+ (well-established system essential)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb4bfm\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eTemperament: Peaceful (avoid keeping multiples unless paired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1m5dw\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eDiet: Copepods, live foods, some accept frozen with training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4gq8ew\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eReef Safe: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ucmhlb\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eMax Size: ~7–8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003emature tank with a strong pod population\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not recommended for new setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899574063181,"sku":null,"price":164.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Red_GreenAcanBowerbankiFrag_7.png?v=1776813243","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/green-mandarin-dragonet","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}