Green Mandarin

Name: Green Mandarin
Brand: The Coral Boutique
Price: 38.40 USD
Availability: InStock

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Shipping is $55, one charge per order even with fish and coral together. During the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30, free shipping is paused and Florida addresses pay $39.99, and we confirm your delivery day with you before anything ships.

Pickup available at 46 Northwest 36th Street

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Green Mandarin

Transform Your Tank with Nature's Most Intricate Living Artwork

Looking for a true showstopper in your reef tank? The Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) is widely regarded as one of the most visually striking specimens in the marine aquarium hobby — and for good reason. Few saltwater species rival its complexity of pattern and color, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

In the photo, deep purple washes across the fins and body, interlaced with bright orange stripes and punctuated by neon green across the face and fins — a combination that photographs as vividly as it looks under reef lighting. This species is small, typically reaching around 3 inches, and spends its days methodically picking across rockwork and sandbed in a slow, deliberate glide that is genuinely mesmerizing to watch. It is one of the most rewarding specimens you can add to a mature, well-established saltwater aquarium.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

Common Name: Green Mandarin (Mandarin Dragonet)
Current Size: Approx. 2–3 inches
Care Level: Advanced — requires a mature, established reef with a thriving copepod population
Temperament: Peaceful; males can be territorial with one another
Diet: Primarily live copepods and amphipods; some individuals can be trained to accept frozen Cyclops or other small meaty foods
Reef Safe: Yes
Water Conditions: Temp 72–78°F | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | dKH 8–12

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Green Mandarin we offer at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility until it is actively feeding before it ships to you. When you buy Green Mandarin online, buying from us means buying with confidence.

Our fish are selected with appearance, behavior, and feeding response in mind before being listed. We aim to offer healthy, alert specimens for established saltwater systems.

Please confirm this fish is compatible with your tank size, current livestock, temperament needs, and reef goals before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us before checkout and we’ll help you choose responsibly.

Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we will hold it if the weather is bad or an animal needs more time in quarantine.

Free shipping is paused during the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30. Florida addresses ship for $39.99. Free same-day Miami pickup is available at 46 NW 36th St and is usually ready in 1–2 hours.

Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph the animal in its sealed bag before you open anything, then email that photo with your order number within two hours of delivery. Our team reviews every claim and gets you an answer within one business day. Failed delivery attempts, refused packages, or missed delivery windows may void coverage.

Acclimate fish carefully and introduce them into a stable, established saltwater aquarium. Match temperature and salinity slowly, keep lights low during introduction, and monitor behavior closely after release.

We photograph our fish in house to show their coloration and patterning as clearly as we can. Colors can look different under your own lights.

When a fish in our WYSIWYG collection has one in stock, the photo is the exact fish you receive. Other fish listings use a representative photo of the species and the quality you can expect. Every fish is carefully selected for health, coloration, and temperament before shipping.

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SELECTED FOR ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS

Healthy Fish Start With Careful Selection.

Every fish is selected with color, behavior, and compatibility in mind. We focus on livestock that makes sense for real reef systems, not just impulse purchases.

If you have questions about temperament, tank size, or reef compatibility, contact us before ordering.

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How ordering and shipping work

Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.

Watch before you order

How ordering and shipping work

Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.

Scheduled Shipping

Fish ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
Simple Claim Window

Sealed bag photo, emailed within 2 hours of delivery. Natural or white light.
Free Miami Pickup

Pick up locally from our NW 36th St showroom.

INTRODUCTION MATTERS

Give New Fish a Stable Start.

Successful fish introductions depend on stable water parameters, proper acclimation, compatible tankmates, and low-stress handling. Take your time, keep lights low, and observe behavior closely after release.