Pucker (mandarin) showing off!!

[Yoshi&Reza]

Here is one of my favorite fish in our reef tank. We have had Pucker (mandarin) for almost 2 years now and enjoy him so much.

Don't mind some of the algae growth....upgraded lights and trying to figure out the perfect balance with them!

 

[Hrtofau2]

Oh I am so jealous! I love the Mandarins. They are so comical and full of personality. He is a darling little guy!

 

[cosmolove]

Love him! It took me forever to get my tank established enough for one! Now I think ours is almost 3 years old! They're one of my favorites

 

[Yoshi&Reza]

It took me forever to get my tank established enough for one!

We got rid of our sump and ended up doing a refugium for Pucker to ensure he has plenty for himself. When we first got him we were shocked at how fast our crazy copepod population disappeared. We almost got him a girlfriend a few weekends ago! I was just too worried they wouldn't get along, ya know?

 

[Birdiemarie]

Wow! Gorgeous! How big do they get?

 

[Yoshi&Reza]

They stay small, I haven't seen any bigger than 2 inches...it is their appetite that is the hard part!

 

[Anne & Gang]

beautiful!!

 

[VictoriaVague]

Gorgeous

 

[waterfaller1]

One of my favorites! Love them. I love the dance that a pair does..it's amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing and great pics!

 

[Birdbabe]

what a beautiful little fish!