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About Jace's Dottyback
Jace's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with vibrant coloration featuring deep purple to blue body with bright yellow or orange markings. The body is compressed laterally with a pointed snout and characteristic dottyback body shape.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium with plenty of hiding places and rockwork • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025 • Thrives in well-established reef or fish-only systems with moderate water flow • May be aggressive toward other dottybacks and small ornamental fish; keep singly or in pairs • Feeds on small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Appearance
- Jace's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with vibrant coloration featuring deep purple to blue body with bright yellow or orange markings. The body is compressed laterally with a pointed snout and characteristic dottyback body shape.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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