Captive-Bred Biota Mandarins

[Obsessed Reefer]

The most mesmerizing fish out there to me. I can’t wait to own a pair myself.

 

[CurtnStac]

I have a captive bred male that eats tdo pellets like any other fish. Everyday he comes to the same spot at feeding time. But I do still add pods here and there so he has some snacks

 

[Dark_Knightt]

I have a captive bred male that eats tdo pellets like any other fish. Everyday he comes to the same spot at feeding time. But I do still add pods here and there so he has some snacks

I want one of these but they dont sell to Canada yet, so im gonna try an ORA one. How often do you feed your mando?

 

[CurtnStac]

I want one of these but they dont sell to Canada yet, so im gonna try an ORA one. How often do you feed your mando?

He eats his pellets everyday so I only add pods whenever I feel like buying some, maybe 2-3 months.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

He eats his pellets everyday so I only add pods whenever I feel like buying some, maybe 2-3 months.

Oh ok. Ill probably do about the same. Dosed pods for the first time a week, so im either getting a captive bred mando or a small ruby red. Captive bred mando is more likely choice because of coloration and it eats pellets.

 

[infinite0180]

They're roughly 1"+ so they are tiny guys but grow up quick in home tanks. Shipping doesn't stress them out much in our experience but they are sensitive to colder temperatures so we usually ship them with heat packs.

Generally, I recommend all hobbyists QT livestock from any vendor, but these guys actually have a specialized system just for mandarins so they aren't mixed with any scaled fish or non-conspecifics.

They're roughly 1"+ so they are tiny guys but grow up quick in home tanks. Shipping doesn't stress them out much in our experience but they are sensitive to colder temperatures so we usually ship them with heat packs.

Generally, I recommend all hobbyists QT livestock from any vendor, but these guys actually have a specialized system just for mandarins so they aren't mixed with any scaled fish or non-conspecifics.

So you guys breed these guys in their own system and never introduce any other fish or equipment? Odds of ich or velvet being basically zero?

 

[Dark_Knightt]

So you guys breed these guys in their own system and never introduce any other fish or equipment? Odds of ich or velvet being basically zero?

Odds of ich and velvet on mandarins in general is basically zero because they taste sooooo bad, even most parasites wont eat them. PLus they have a thick slime coat.

 

[jazzfisher]

Anxiously waiting for my mandarin to be delivered! It's 11:30 Supposed to be here before noon!

 

[infinite0180]

Anxiously waiting for my mandarin to be delivered! It's 11:30 Supposed to be here before noon!

When did you order it? How much was shipping?

 

[jazzfisher]

@Biota_Marine Hi Jake I've sent you an email! FYI
Mandarin here!

 

[Strad12]

Do you think it's possible to keep a mandarin as the sole inhabitant of a 10 gallon cube long-term? Would an automatic feeder dispensing dry food 3-4 times per day with supplemental feedings of frozen and live food be enough to keep a mandarin from going hungry?

 

[jazzfisher]

When did you order it? How much was shipping?

Ordered on the 13th, shipping was very reasonable about $20.00 to my location.

 

[infinite0180]

Ordered on the 13th, shipping was very reasonable about $20.00 to my location.

So you ordered on the 13th, it shipped yesterday, and delivered today?

 

[jazzfisher]

So you ordered on the 13th, it shipped yesterday, and delivered today?

YES!

 

[LA Reef Addict]

Odds of ich and velvet on mandarins in general is basically zero because they taste sooooo bad, even most parasites wont eat them. PLus they have a thick slime coat.

AND I found out the hard way that the pointed dorsal fin that they raise like a sail, has a hypodermic needle in it. lol. Ouch! I dropped that fish so fast and now I know why bigger fish don't mess with mandarins.

 

[raultsu]

@jazzfisher got any pics?

 

[Dark_Knightt]

AND I found out the hard way that the pointed dorsal fin that they raise like a sail, has a hypodermic needle in it. lol. Ouch! I dropped that fish so fast and now I know why bigger fish don't mess with mandarins.

I didnt know they have a hypodermic needle but now i know to watch out for it. Thanks

 

[Huskymaniac]

@Biota_Marine hey what was the direct website again for ordering?

 

[jazzfisher]

@jazzfisher got any pics?

Only these from right in the bag. I had to set up a small aquarium because I think it is too small to put in with my female. So just released into the smaller set up-no pics yet. Pic of my female.

 

[Manose]

Only these from right in the bag. I had to set up a small aquarium because I think it is too small to put in with my female. So just released into the smaller set up-no pics yet. Pic of my female.

Very nice!! I see you also have a bumble bee snail for eating those pesky vermatids.