Mandarin Goby-Anyone have one?

[Whatigot]

Originally Posted by TheRealBigAL

I have a 50 gallon display with a striped male and female dragonet. At one time I had 4 dragonets in the tank. My striped Male&Female and 2 other spotted females that I got from the the LFS because they were so skinny and I couldn't leave them. Once they had gotten nice and fat I found good homes for them (thanks seahorsefanatic). My secret is my 4.7 gallon hang on back refugium that is filled with cheato. I added about 4 bottles of tigger pods when I first put it on my tank(about 5 months ago). Now it grosses me out how many pods I have . When I trim the cheato pods are literally running up the scissors and onto my hands. IMO The #1secret to having Dragonets is pods and lots of em!!!!!!! Now my dragonets eat anything Mysis, Brine, even pellets but I have to turn off all of the flow in my tank and allow the food to fall to the sand bed. It took about 6 months for them to adjust to non live food.

Hey Al, remember when you were putting in like 2 bottles of tigger pods a week before you got your fuge?...

I have seen all of Als mandarins, they are really fat and healthy and I would definitely consider him a good resource for how to keep them successfully.
2 very happy, healthy ones in a 50 gallon tank that is not a species tank is a great accomplishment IMO.

[Alberta-newb]

Originally Posted by karazy

try feeding sushi roe

I read about that on MOFIB, do you know where to find this in Calgary? Something I would like to try as well.

[Dunweb]

Hi Koresample,

I have kept 2 mandarins in a 46 gallon bowfront for more than 3 yrs. I was running a sump at the time and also fed them tigger pods from reef nutrition. The did eat some black worms as well.

The were healthy and active.

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Dunweb

Hi Koresample,

I have kept 2 mandarins in a 46 gallon bowfront for more than 3 yrs. I was running a sump at the time and also fed them tigger pods from reef nutrition. The did eat some black worms as well.
The were healthy and active.

I think that Koresample and the rest of us would like to know whether you are a hobbyist who has experience in keeping mandarins or whether you are a fish store owner who has an interest in selling them.
If you are a LFS owner, IMO you have an obligation to disclose this in your original posting or signature.

[Rbacchiega]

what makes you think that Dunweb is a store owner compared to the rest of us who have said we keep Mandarins and list out setups?

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

what makes you think that Dunweb is a store owner compared to the rest of us who have said we keep Mandarins and list out setups?

I await Dunweb's reply.
Wayne

[Dunweb]

I have been in the past been BOTH a store owner and a hobbyist. I am currently a hobbyist that now has a 120 gallon drilled tank with sump, uv sterilizer, protein skimmer and MH lighting.

I have more than 20 years as a hobbyist that has imported fish directly from Indonesia, Red sea, Hawaii, Philippines and fiji. I have business contacts and friends that deal with and keep Marine Aquatics at various skill levels.

To make it very clear, my presence here is strictly as a hobbyist and I will not endorse or promote any one supplier but simply share my experience with those who wish advice.


Your direct attack on my position here was unprovoked and I can only anticipate that your aggressive questioning is because you have seen some of my websites that I have designed for various businesses related to the hobby. My business is currently www.dunweb-designs.com, feel free to check it out.

Moderators: Sorry if this post violates any terms and conditions but I felt it necessary to clarify my position and my intention here.


Chris