i got this new fish help ID

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  1. mazaj

    mazaj Feather Duster

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    i just got this fish from CL can anyone ID it thanks
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    mazaj, Jan 13, 2011
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  2. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    By chance did you get this at Elmer's?
     
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  3. mazaj

    mazaj Feather Duster

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    no elmer is on the opposite side of the city
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    It's a target mandarin dragonette.

    And it looks very thin - unless that's just the picture.

    They eat pods, so make sure you have a lot in your tank and that your tank is established enough for the little guy.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I see a mandarin in the picture????

    If that is the fish, they have challanging dietary needs. Most will not survive on the average fish food.
     
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    spotted mandarin
     
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  7. SushiGirl

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    Definitely a starving mandarin. You can see his spine and his ribcage. I hope you didn't pay a lot for him, cuz he's not going to make it long being that far gone. Sorry.
     
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  8. mazaj

    mazaj Feather Duster

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    thanks all. any suggestions on how to feed this little guy. i was reading that they eat pods but some may eat brine shrimp. should i get live brine? is it possible to buy live pods?
     
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    Buy Live Copepods - Feed Your Fish! Ocean Pods(TM)
    You need lots of those. How old is your tank anyway?
     
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Only a few will eat brine shrimp and it takes a lot of time and patience to get them eating it. I don't think this little guy will make it that long, if he would even get onto the brine. He is incredibly thin.

    Buy a TON of pods right away to put in there for him.
     
    kcbrad, Jan 13, 2011
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