Splendid Dottyback
Description: A blue-colored dottyback with numerous yellow dotted lines running longitudinally through the body. A black stripe is sometimes seen running through the operculum. The caudal fin is yellow.

Natural Ecology: Pseudochromis splendens is a carnivore of worms and other small invertebrates.

Indigenous To: Range extends from Flores, Moluccas, and Irian-Java southward to northwest Australia.

Behavior: This species is aggressive towards conspecifics and other species within their territory.

Compatability: Usually ignores corals and most invertebrates. They may attack tiny shrimps, but are useful to curb the proliferation of bristleworms.

Food: Proaquatix specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped squid will be readily accepted.