Blue Mandarin

Synchiropus splendidus

The Blue Mandarin, also commonly referred to as Green Mandarin, is a member of the family Callionymidae, the Dragonets, and grows to a maximum length of 4”. They originate in the Western Pacific from the Ryukyu Islands to Australia. In the wild, they are found on silty bottoms with coral and rubble. In the aquarium, it’s best to provide them with plenty of rockwork in which to hunt and hide.

Blue Mandarins exhibit beautiful ribbon-like patterns of royal blue and green, peach and red. They can be kept in mated pairs or singly.

As they grow all captive-bred mandarins will accept a variety of prepared frozen and dry foods once established. As Captive-Bred mandarins tend to arrive very small, it's important to feed them a prepared food that is appropriately sized for them. Even when you have a captive-bred mandarin that is accepting prepared foods in your tank the majority of its diet will still be the naturally occurring live copepods found among the live rock in your tank and it's important to ensure there is plenty of copepods for them to hunt.

Breeder
Eating	Tigriopus Copepods PE Frozen Calanus PE Frozen Mysis Shrimp Graded Small
Minimum Tank Size	30 Gallons
Fully Grown Size	3-4 Inches
Temperament	Peaceful

• Temperature: 24-26 °C (75-78 °F)
• Salinity: 1.026 SG, 35 ppt
• PH: 8.1-8.4
• Ammonia: 0 ppm
• Nitrite: 0 ppb
• Nitrate: 3-15ppm
• Phosphate: 0.03-0.15 ppm
• Alkalinity: 8 dKH
• Calcium: 440 ppm
• Magnesium: 1320 ppm

Temperature Match

Place the sealed bag containing the fish or invertebrate into your tank. Allow it to float for 15-20 minutes to gradually equalize the temperature between the bag and your aquarium. This step minimizes stress caused by sudden temperature changes.

Drip Acclimation

Set up a drip acclimation system by using airline tubing. Start a slow siphon from your tank into the bag or bucket containing the fish or invertebrate, allowing water to drip slowly. Acclimate over a period of approximately 30 minutes, gradually increasing the volume of tank water to match salinity and other water parameters.

Check Salinity

Use a refractometer to measure the salinity in the bag or acclimation container. Ensure the salinity matches your tank’s salinity before transferring the fish or invertebrate. Matching salinity helps reduce stress and prevents shock when introducing new animals.

Release Fish/Invert

Gently transfer the fish or invertebrate into the tank, avoiding netting them if possible to reduce physical stress. Allow the animal to swim out on its own if transferring from a container. Discard the acclimation water, as it may contain contaminants.

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Carefully Packed for a Safe Journey

• Livestock is hand-packed in sealed oxygen-filled bags with fresh saltwater.
• Insulated coolers with heat or ice packs keep conditions stable, regardless of weather.
• Built to handle up to 48 hours in transit.

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At New Dawn Aquaculture, we guarantee that your livestock arrives alive and healthy—no exceptions. Here's how it works:

What’s Covered

 All shipped livestock, including corals, fish, inverts, and live foods.

How It Works

1. Be present for delivery and follow our acclimation guide.
2. Report any issues within 48 hours of delivery by emailing info@ndaquaculture.ca with clear photos of the unopened livestock.

Resolution Options

We’ll offer a replacement (if available), store credit, or refund based on your preference.

Limitations

1. Issues caused by acclimation errors, improper handling, or poor water parameters are not covered.
2. Claims submitted after 48 hours are ineligible.

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