Splendid Dottyback (Manonichthys splendens) 

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:
Manonicthys 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.

Compatibility:
Usually ignores corals and most invertebrates. They may attack tiny shrimps but are useful to curb the proliferation of bristle worms.

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.