Synchiropus splendidus

The Green Mandarinfish, Synchiropus splendidus, is a carnivore! Like all dragonettes, they mostly eat pods. Some people have luck getting theirs to eat prepared foods, but I haven't so far. Unless you have a ton of live rock and lots and lots of pods chances are your mandarin will starve. I have both of the requirements and mine still looks skinny. Reef safe, but not for the beginner. Update: It took 2.5 months for mine to die of starvation.