Spotted Mandarin

General information

The Spotted Mandarin head, fins, and body are a psychedelic combination of blue, orange, and black spots on a green base. Males may be distinguished from females by their more elongated first dorsal spine. It requires an aquarium with a live substrate and plenty of hiding places. It is moderately hardy in reef aquariums if given special care. It is not overly aggressive towards other fish, except for conspecifics. The Spotted Mandarin has been known to spawn successfully in an aquarium.