Where to buy Neon Dottyback
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About Neon Dottyback
A small, elongated fish with vibrant neon-blue coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to bright yellow-orange posteriorly. The body is streamlined with a pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, frozen copepods) 2–3 times daily • Can be territorial and aggressive toward similar-sized fish; house singly or with larger, non-competing species • Sensitive to water quality; perform regular water changes and maintain stable parameters
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- A small, elongated fish with vibrant neon-blue coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to bright yellow-orange posteriorly. The body is streamlined with a pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Max Size
- 3
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