Spotted mandarin

More than one spotted mandarin

Only as a mated pair, or two juveniles added together. A third spotted mandarin is usually driven out.

Other fish

Checked against the other 59 fish in this guide, assuming a tank big enough for both. Individual fish differ, so treat this as a starting point.

! Take care (7)

• Maroon clownfishMaroon clownfish is aggressive and may bully the spotted mandarin, especially if the bully is added first.
• Rainford's gobyBoth eat copepods from the rock; a tank under about 400 litres rarely grows enough for two.
• Humbug damselHumbug damsel is aggressive and may bully the spotted mandarin, especially if the bully is added first.
• Six line wrasseBoth eat copepods from the rock; a tank under about 400 litres rarely grows enough for two.
• Leopard wrasseBoth eat copepods from the rock; a tank under about 400 litres rarely grows enough for two.
• Powder blue tangPowder blue tang is aggressive and may bully the spotted mandarin, especially if the bully is added first.
• Mandarin dragonetBoth are dragonets that use the same sand; give each its own area. Both eat copepods from the rock; a tank under about 400 litres rarely grows enough for two.

Invertebrates

Only the invertebrates with a known risk are listed.

! Take care (2)

• Tiger tail sea cucumberA stressed or dead tiger tail sea cucumber can release toxins that harm fish; cover pump intakes.
• Sea appleA stressed or dead sea apple can release toxins that harm fish; cover pump intakes.

Corals and anemones

Only the corals and anemones with a known risk are listed.

! Take care (1)

• Carpet anemones (Haddon's, giant)The carpet anemones (Haddon's, giant) can catch and eat small fish such as the spotted mandarin.