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About Gold-Head Dottyback
Pictichromis aurifrons is a small, elongated fish with a vibrant purple or magenta body and a distinctive gold or orange head. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the species exhibits a sleek, streamlined body shape typical of dottyback-type plesiopids.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and western Pacific.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank, preferably larger for multiple individuals • Maintain 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, stable calcium & alkalinity • Requires plenty of rockwork and hiding places to reduce aggression • Feed varied diet: mysis shrimp, copepods, high-quality pellets • Can be territorial and aggressive toward conspecifics and similar-sized fish
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Appearance
- Pictichromis aurifrons is a small, elongated fish with a vibrant purple or magenta body and a distinctive gold or orange head. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the species exhibits a sleek, streamlined body shape typical of dottyback-type plesiopids.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and finely chopped seafood. May also accept small live foods. Feed 2–3 times daily in portions the fish can consume in 1–2 minutes.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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