Am115+Mandarin+Fish

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To own a Mandarin Fish, you must have a 60 gallon tank or larger. They are part of the dragonet family, and their scientific name is Synchiropus Splendidus. They do not have scales. Their class is Actinopterygii. These are primarily found in Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Austr alia, and New Guinea. They are also a marine aquarium fish. They can grow up to 2.9 inches, and they are found at depths up to 90 feet.
 * Basic facts on mandarin fish**

For defense against predators, they produce a toxic-mucus around their body. They eat brine shrimp, dead coral, and worms.
 * Defense and what they eat**

**Where they live, and how long they live** They are found at a range of 24-26 degrees celsius, and they hide under alive coral. Their eggs are around 0.7 - 0.8 mm, and take 12 hours to hatch. In the wild they live up to 10-15 years, and when captivated, only 2-4 years. They have relatively small mouths, so they only eat small things. They are often called Mandarin Gobies`, and they hunt constantly for copepods and squid.

**Fun facts** **1.** It is named after the vivid colors off of an Imperial Chinese Ruler. **2.** In the ocean, they are seen around 5:15 to 5:45 in the regions they live. **3.** The species is threatened by overfishing, and are often removed from the ocean for trade, which decreases the years they will live by more than 10. They are not that suitable for their aquarium trade and many die in such conditions.