{"product_id":"green-mandarin","title":"Green Mandarin","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGreen Mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with Nature's Most Intricate Living Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a true showstopper in your reef tank? The Green Mandarin (\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Mandarin (Mandarin Dragonet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced — requires a mature, established reef with a thriving copepod population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; males can be territorial with one another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily live copepods and amphipods; some individuals can be trained to accept frozen Cyclops or other small meaty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp 72–78°F | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | dKH 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67992620007699,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG_4768.jpg?v=1794375728","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/green-mandarin","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}