Re: compatibility

[BlueZquirrel]

Chris,
I was also interested in getting a mandarinfish, until every article I read explained that their survival rate in captivity is horrendous. I was highly advised against purchasing one, which I'm upset about because they are such amazing fish to look at. I know that they eat amphipods, which I do have in my tank, but you have a steady flow of them so the fish doesn't starve.  Most of the articles I've read come from:
http://www.saltaquarium.about.com/cs/mandarinfishcare/

HTH,
Tracy