Hi there,
I’ve been doing extensive research on Mandarin Gobies as I hope to own one some day when I can adequately care for them. I’ve read books, researched quite a few articles, and have read quite a few forum posts indicating that this species must have access to copious amounts of copepods, and live in a tank larger than 30 gallons.
However, today, I noticed a keeper on Reddit (yes I know, not the most reliable source) claiming to keep a Mandarin Goby successfully in a shallow nano reef tank, sustaining it only on frozen foods.
My question is: is that really possible? Can they really live healthy lives without copepods?
I’m just trying to figure out how this reefer is claiming such success when it goes against every piece of information I’ve found thus far.
Maybe I am incorrect?
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve been doing extensive research on Mandarin Gobies as I hope to own one some day when I can adequately care for them. I’ve read books, researched quite a few articles, and have read quite a few forum posts indicating that this species must have access to copious amounts of copepods, and live in a tank larger than 30 gallons.
However, today, I noticed a keeper on Reddit (yes I know, not the most reliable source) claiming to keep a Mandarin Goby successfully in a shallow nano reef tank, sustaining it only on frozen foods.
My question is: is that really possible? Can they really live healthy lives without copepods?
I’m just trying to figure out how this reefer is claiming such success when it goes against every piece of information I’ve found thus far.
Maybe I am incorrect?
Thanks for your thoughts!