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About Sunrise Dottyback
A small, vibrant dottyback with a bright yellow dorsal region fading to red or orange on the lower body and tail. The fish has an elongated profile typical of plesiopids, with a distinctive color gradient from head to caudal fin.
Key facts
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Fungus Infection, Hole-in-the-Head disease
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon aquarium minimum, preferably 40+ for territorial comfort • Stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, 72-78°F, SG 1.023-1.025 • Requires live rock for refuge and feeding on small crustaceans • Provide varied diet: frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, quality pellets • Can be aggressive toward similar-sized fish; house singly or with careful tankmates
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- A small, vibrant dottyback with a bright yellow dorsal region fading to red or orange on the lower body and tail. The fish has an elongated profile typical of plesiopids, with a distinctive color gradient from head to caudal fin.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped marine flesh. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions appropriate to tank size and bioload.
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