Benekli mandarin ördeği

Scientific Name: Synchiropus picturatus
Family: Callionymidae
Origin: Western Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea)
Care Difficulty: Difficult
Temperament: Very peaceful
Diet: Microorganisms (mainly copepods)
Minimum Tank Size: 100–150 liters (mature system required)
Maximum Size: 6–8 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Fully compatible

Synchiropus picturatus is one of the most striking reef fish with its bright green body adorned with blue-orange spots. It is also known as "Spotted Mandarin" or "Green Mandarin". Its care difficulty is as high as its appearance.

Points to Consider

• Biggest risk: insufficient copepod population
• Not recommended for newly established aquariums