Where to buy Red Sea Dottyback
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About Red Sea Dottyback
An elongated, slender fish with vibrant red-purple coloration covering the body and fins. The body tapers posteriorly with a pointed head, and the dorsal and anal fins are well-developed and colorful.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Red Sea and Indo-Pacific coral reef regions from the Red Sea to the western Indian Ocean.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, amphipods, small fish, marine algae
- Appearance
- An elongated, slender fish with vibrant red-purple coloration covering the body and fins. The body tapers posteriorly with a pointed head, and the dorsal and anal fins are well-developed and colorful.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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