Can a Green Mandarin and Ruby Red Dragonet be in the same tank?

[mistergray]

Can a Green Mandarin and Ruby Red Dragonet be in the same 32 gallon tank?

 

[Jekyl]

I wouldn't do it in a tank that small. Keeping pods supplied for one will be enough of a challenge.

 

[mistergray]

I wouldn't do it in a tank that small. Keeping pods supplied for one will be enough of a challenge.

Do they eat that many? Sheesh! How long do copepods need to be established in tank before adding mandarin? I literally just added them a few hours ago.

 

[najer]

Do they eat that many? Sheesh! How long do copepods need to be established in tank before adding mandarin? I literally just added them a few hours ago.

They eat pods all day every day so you need to start loading pods and feed live phyto to feed them, I wouldn't try it with the mix of fish.

 

[mistergray]

They eat pods all day every day so you need to start loading pods and feed live phyto to feed them, I wouldn't try it with the mix of fish.

Good to know! I only added 1 pack of pods. The guy at the store said I shouldn’t have to refill it once they start multiplying. What are your thoughts on that? Should I add another pack? I was planning on getting one today from out of town (hour or so away) or waiting for my LFS to order and get one closer. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[najer]

Good to know! I only added 1 pack of pods. The guy at the store said I shouldn’t have to refill it once they start multiplying. What are your thoughts on that? Should I add another pack? I was planning on getting one today from out of town (hour or so away) or waiting for my LFS to order and get one closer. Any suggestions appreciated.

I would add more and feed them so they multiply faster.

 

[Billldg]

Good to know! I only added 1 pack of pods. The guy at the store said I shouldn’t have to refill it once they start multiplying. What are your thoughts on that? Should I add another pack? I was planning on getting one today from out of town (hour or so away) or waiting for my LFS to order and get one closer. Any suggestions appreciated.

I would look at Algaebarn and get a subscription for pods. Have them auto ship every month or so as a 32 gal tank will not likely be able to keep a sustainable population of pods.

 

[Paul B]

Do they eat that many? Sheesh! How long do copepods need to be established in tank before adding mandarin? I literally just added them a few hours ago.

Yes they do. I have those fish in my tank but it is much bigger and older. I would not keep those types of fish if I had to buy pods and I never bought a pod in my life. An older, larger tank will just grow pods by the thousands all on their own so the fish can hunt all day.

Here I am supplementing them with a feeder I designed that feeds them new born brine shrimp. I only used that because I have so many pod eaters and I want all of them to spawn which they are.

 

[mistergray]

Yes they do. I have those fish in my tank but it is much bigger and older. I would not keep those types of fish if I had to buy pods and I never bought a pod in my life. An older, larger tank will just grow pods by the thousands all on their own so the fish can hunt all day.

Here I am supplementing them with a feeder I designed that feeds them new born brine shrimp. I only used that because I have so many pod eaters and I want all of them to spawn which they are.

Thx for the video share! Glad to know they can be trained to eat normal food. I’ll work on that.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Thx for the video share! Glad to know they can be trained to eat normal food. I’ll work on that.

his feeder supplies live baby brine. So not normal prepared by any means.

 

[mistergray]

his feeder supplies live baby brine. So not normal prepared by any means.

Ohhhh….

 

[jvfarrell]

Yes they do. I have those fish in my tank but it is much bigger and older. I would not keep those types of fish if I had to buy pods and I never bought a pod in my life. An older, larger tank will just grow pods by the thousands all on their own so the fish can hunt all day.

Here I am supplementing them with a feeder I designed that feeds them new born brine shrimp. I only used that because I have so many pod eaters and I want all of them to spawn which they are.

Paul B,

would you be willing to share info about the feeder you designed to feed new born brine shrimp?

 

[JoeinLA]

Thought I’d put this link here - an old post from Paul.

Thanks PaulB- Mandarin feeder

Just completed my Mandarin feeder after PaulB design. My Mandarin is currently fat and happy but wanna make sure she stays that way..I owe it to her after killing a couple 20 years ago when I first started this hobby and not having a clue for there needs. They have always been one of my favorite...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[jvfarrell]

Thought I’d put this link here - an old post from Paul.

Thanks PaulB- Mandarin feeder

Just completed my Mandarin feeder after PaulB design. My Mandarin is currently fat and happy but wanna make sure she stays that way..I owe it to her after killing a couple 20 years ago when I first started this hobby and not having a clue for there needs. They have always been one of my favorite...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks! Great info!

 

[reeftwincities]

A tank bred mandarin from biota would be a good option. My two eat frozen. Mandarins are difficult fish in the best of circumstances so a sustainable option is the best choice in my opinion. I still like to supplement with pods, but makes me feel better knowing they eat frozen brine as well. As a note--I see the male scarf down frozen. I've never seen the female eat any prepared foods. She probably does, but just heads up they're tricky fish!