Mandarins together?

[jrwoltman]

Quick question, can you keep a green mandarin and red mandarin in the same tank? I know that keeping mandarins of the same species is a big no no, but not sure about two of different species. 75 gallon, very mature tank, with established pod population, so food is not an issue. Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

[Ambition]

The red mandarin is believed to just be a color variant of the green mandarin, so they are considered the same species. The only way I would keep two is if one is male and the other is female.

 

[HumbleFish]

I believe you can house more than one female of Dragonet together (regardless of species); but only one male (again, regardless of species). Be sure your pod population can support them all though.