Synchiropus splendidus
The Mandarin Dragonet is arguably the most visually stunning fish in the hobby, covered in an intricate mosaic of electric blue, green, orange, and red lines and swirls that make every individual look hand-painted. The primary challenge is feeding: Mandarins naturally feed almost exclusively on tiny live copepods, so a mature, copepod-rich refugium is essential. Keep in a peaceful, established reef tank with abundant live rock.
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