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About Longfin Dottyback
Elongated eel-like body, up to 150 cm long; yellowish brown dorsally, silver ventrally; distinctive longitudinal black lines and dark spots on flanks.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (e.g., copepods), marine worms, and fish fry in the wild. In aquariums, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and various types of commercial fish foods can be offered.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Origin
- Manonichthys polynemus is naturally found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Japan, Korea, and Russia. The depth range varies from the continental shelf to the upper slope at approximately 200-1500 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Appearance
- Elongated eel-like body, up to 150 cm long; yellowish brown dorsally, silver ventrally; distinctive longitudinal black lines and dark spots on flanks.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 150 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Easy
- Family
- Pseudochromidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
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