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About Allen's Dottyback
Allen's Dottyback is a vibrant, elongated fish with a deep magenta to purple-red coloration on the body and bright yellow-orange stripes running vertically along the head and gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are outlined in yellow.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding coral reef regions.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spots • Stable water conditions: pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, copepods) 2-3 times daily • Provide dimmed lighting; nocturnal/cryptic behavior common • Avoid housing with small ornamental shrimp and very aggressive fish
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and high-quality pellets designed for small carnivorous fish. Offer a varied diet 2–3 times daily to maintain coloration and health.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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