Fish that are members of the Callionymidae or Dragonet family are commonly called mandarinfish. These are difficult fish to keep because of their specialized diet requirements. Once the dietary challenge has been overcome, mandarinfish are fairly easy to keep.

What type of creature is a Dragonet?

Dragonets are small, percomorph, marine fish of the diverse family Callionymidae (from the Greek kallis, "beautiful" and onyma, "name") found mainly in the tropical waters of the western Indo-Pacific.

Are dragonets freshwater fish?

The mandarin dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus), sometimes known as the mandarin fish, is a popular saltwater fish for home aquariums. They are part of the Callionymidae family.