Nem and Mandarin

[sleeping]

Wanted to throw a rock flower nem in my tank but don't want to endanger my curious mandarin. I've gotten/read mixed opinions on the safety of adding the nem. Any Thoughts/Successes?

 

[Zack K]

A buddy of mine has a mandarin in a 55 with 2 8"+ nems. I would not be too concerned. Specially with a rock nem

 

[sleeping]

A buddy of mine has a mandarin in a 55 with 2 8"+ nems. I would not be too concerned. Specially with a rock nem

Great. I know rock nem's are the good guys of anemones but I'm convinced mine isn't the smartest so I figured I'd ask.

Super friendly and a great eater but not necessarily in touch with his surroundings.

He's also in the "teen" stage as far as size so he's pretty edible at the moment lol.

 

[4FordFamily]

A mandarin will likely keep its distance from anemones. I wouldn't worry about mixing the two :)

 

[sleeping]

A mandarin will likely keep its distance from anemones. I wouldn't worry about mixing the two :)

Even in a smaller tank? I have a 32g Biocube which is why my worry was amplified.

Sidenote: I know there's a little controversy about nano Mandarins. He takes frozen and only occasionally snacks on pods early mornings, the glass is still throughly covered in them I promise he's very pampered.

 

[ReefQueen]

I have multiple rock nems, a maxi mini, and 2 btas with my mandarin. Never had any issues. You should be fine with a rock nem or 2:)

 

[4FordFamily]

Even in a smaller tank? I have a 32g Biocube which is why my worry was amplified.

Sidenote: I know there's a little controversy about nano Mandarins. He takes frozen and only occasionally snacks on pods early mornings, the glass is still throughly covered in them I promise he's very pampered.

I think you'll be fine :)

 

[sleeping]

Great guys! I'm sold! Once I see one that really catches my eye I'll seal the deal. Thanks a lot.