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Originally posted by jezzeaepi
What kind of fish do you guys have in your tanks? Ive had the tank set up for almost 4 months now with no fish and Im ready to add a fish or two. I really want a mandarin. I have always viewed them as one of the most beautifull marine fish, but there needs for pods presents a challenge. I do not run a sump/refugium. My goal was to let the pods reach a level to where they could reproduce faster then the mandarin can eat them all. Have any of you had luck with this?
After 4 months my pod population is pretty huge(1000's). Id say its closing in on infestation lol. I cant look anywhere without seeing them. Can I add the mandarin?
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You will get all kinds of opinions on this issue, but in my opinion a 40 gallon is too small for a mandarin. I've read the minimum recommened size is 75 gallons and most people say 100+ gallons to have any long term success.
They also typically recommend an older tank, at least 1 year. I think a healthy mandarin could eat a pod population in a 40 faster than they could reproduce. I agree with you a mandarin is a gorgeous fish, but not the best choice for your tank.
Brian