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About Ammer's Dottyback
Ammer's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with a deep purple-blue body and bright yellow or orange spots and stripes covering the head and body. The dorsal fin is distinctly banded in yellow and purple.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Columnaris, Hole in the Head
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. May also accept small pellets. Feed multiple small portions to suit its natural hunting behavior.
- Max Size
- 3
- Origin
- Red Sea and Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the East Africa coast.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon aquarium with plenty of hiding spots (caves, rockwork) • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Carnivorous diet: quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, small fish foods • Aggressive temperament; keep singly or with large peaceful tankmates • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
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