My new Mandarin...

SantaMonicaHelp · Mar 13, 2017

ReeferMaddness843 said:
Hey everyone! So I finally got the one fish that I really got into saltwater fish over. A spotted mandarin goby. I was always afraid of them as I've seen a lot of people struggle. But, I have an extremely healthy pod population and always have. But moreso now thanks to Algae Barn's contest and adding a half gallon of pods to the system. I also have a refugium for their safe haven to allow the population to greatly increase. It wasn't on my agenda today, I just happened to see this beautiful fish and decided it was time. He was active, fat n happy, and a personality on top of it all. I got him acclimated this afternoon and settled into the DT. He's been swimming around in his little personal bubble today nipping at the rocks and sand so that makes me feel good that he's already nibbling away in his new home. Don't tell my other fish how much I'm liking this little guy. Lol
I will get a better pic here tomorrow, but he/she (unsure and once I know, would like to add another for a mated pair). It's a 90display up for a year and 5 months, with a 14 gal fuge loaded with pods n snacks so I'm feeling very confident.

Hi ReeferMaddness843,

Congratulations to you! Looking so amazing

Was it difficult to get it?

Zhenya

ReeferMaddness843 · Mar 13, 2017

SantaMonicaHelp said:
Hi ReeferMaddness843,

Congratulations to you! Looking so amazing
Was it difficult to get it?

Zhenya

Thanks! He's doing really well and always picking out the rocks and sand. Super healthy appearance and a personality to boot. Was actually as easy as walking into one of my LFS and watching him for a few and asking a few questions about him. Then making the decision I had to have him. Thanks!