Can a Ruby Red Dragonet Live With a Spotted Mandarin?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 56/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Two mandarins/dragonets (Synchiropus) compete for limited copepods and males are territorial
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Ruby Red Dragonet
Synchiropus sycorax
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Spotted Mandarin
Synchiropus picturatus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 20 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore