New Mandarin

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  1. packerfreak25

    packerfreak25 Bristle Worm

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    Got a wild caught Blue Mandarin 2 days ago. Got him to clean up my flatworms. If i do not figure out something soon i will have to take him back. Any tips for what to feed him and how. Thanks for the help. :confused:
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    They eats loads and loads of copepods. Unless you have 50+ lbs of well seasoned live rock and a fully load fuge with no other pod predators you are going to have problems with the mandarin.

    If you don't meet these conditions I suggest taking the fish back.
     
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  3. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    +1. How long has your system been up and running.
     
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  4. Zoban

    Zoban Skunk Shrimp

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    aside from the above I feed frozen cyclopese and Bloodworms..
     
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  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Just remember that not all mandarins eat prepared foods, and this one is wild caught one. I am thinking that it is only captive bred ones that you can get to eat prepared foods easier.
     
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  6. packerfreak25

    packerfreak25 Bristle Worm

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    In my 29g. He is fat and happy and i determined he is eating all of my baby cleaner shrimps and eggs. because i have a breeding pair. buying nutramar ova today. that sheister
     
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  7. Zoban

    Zoban Skunk Shrimp

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    Very true but worth a shot.
     
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