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About Splendid Dottyback
The Splendid Dottyback is a small, brilliantly colored fish with a deep purple or violet body contrasted by bright yellow or orange stripes and fin edging. The dorsal fin is yellow-orange, creating a striking visual distinction against the dark body coloration.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including finely chopped frozen shrimp, mysis shrimp, and high-quality carnivore pellets. Supplement with small live prey such as copepods or amphipods when available.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Max Size
- 3
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Family
- Pictichthyidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- The Splendid Dottyback is a small, brilliantly colored fish with a deep purple or violet body contrasted by bright yellow or orange stripes and fin edging. The dorsal fin is yellow-orange, creating a striking visual distinction against the dark body coloration.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- 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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