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About Andaman Dottyback
The Andaman Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with a deep purple to blue coloration on the body. It has a distinctive pointed snout and displays a sleek, streamlined body shape typical of the Plesiopidae family.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (such as mysid shrimp), and marine invertebrates in the wild. In aquariums, brine shrimp, rotifers, and various marine-based fish foods are commonly fed to Pseudochromis andamanensis.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Origin
- Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places for shelter • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and stable water conditions • Feed small carnivorous foods: mysis shrimp, copepods, and small frozen preparations 2–3 times daily • Semi-aggressive; can harass smaller fish and crustaceans; best kept alone or with compatible fish of similar size • Prefers moderate lighting and gentle water flow in established reef systems
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
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