Where to buy Queensland Dottyback
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About Queensland Dottyback
Elongated cylindrical body, reddish-brown in color with conspicuous black bars along sides and a broad, yellow caudal (tail) band. Distinctive feature includes small mouth with barbel-like extensions on lower jaw.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank - Water: 72-76°F, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025 - Live rock and sand substrate for hiding places and biofiltration - Provide ample water flow and frequent partial water changes
- Appearance
- Elongated cylindrical body, reddish-brown in color with conspicuous black bars along sides and a broad, yellow caudal (tail) band. Distinctive feature includes small mouth with barbel-like extensions on lower jaw.
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Max Size
- 6
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris
- Care Level
- Easy
- Family
- Pseudochromidae
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