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About Diadem Dottyback
A small, striking dottyback with a deep purple to magenta body and numerous white or silvery spots covering the head and body. The dorsal fin is distinctly yellow or orange, providing striking color contrast.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium (larger preferred for aggression management) • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, dKH 8-12 • Requires strong lighting and moderate-to-strong water flow • Highly aggressive—keep singly or with very robust tankmates; frequent hiding spots essential • Carnivorous diet: frozen/live foods (mysis, copepods, small crustaceans)
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely minced fish or squid. Accepts quality frozen preparations. Offer varied diet to maintain color and health.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- A small, striking dottyback with a deep purple to magenta body and numerous white or silvery spots covering the head and body. The dorsal fin is distinctly yellow or orange, providing striking color contrast.
- Max Size
- 3.1
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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