Their life is inextricably linked with the bed, where they look for the live prey that make up their diet.
They are usually found in fairly shallow water. They can raise themselves slightly by supporting
themselves on their ventral fins. Their cylindrical body is covered by a scaleless skin.
Synchiropus splendidus
The blue mandarin accepts small morsels of fish or
mussels, which it will only take from the bed. Even
when raised in couples, they will fight to the death,
especially if the tank is too small. These fish are well
suited to invertebrate aquariums. Size: 10 cm.
