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About Lined Dottyback
The Lined Dottyback is a small, vibrant fish with a deep purple body marked by bright yellow/orange horizontal stripes running the length of its body. It has a stocky, elongated shape with a pointed snout and reaches approximately 3 inches in length.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (such as mysid shrimp), marine algae, and other fish in aquariums.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places, as these fish are reclusive and territorial • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 with stable parameters • Feed meaty foods such as small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and minced fish 2–3 times daily • Can be aggressive toward other small fish and may nip at ornamental shrimp; best kept singly or with larger, aggressive tankmates • Requires strong water quality and regular maintenance
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and Indonesia.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3
- Appearance
- The Lined Dottyback is a small, vibrant fish with a deep purple body marked by bright yellow/orange horizontal stripes running the length of its body. It has a stocky, elongated shape with a pointed snout and reaches approximately 3 inches in length.
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