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About Sun Dottyback
Pseudochromis matahari is a brilliantly colored small fish with a vibrant orange-yellow body and distinctive blue or purple markings on the head and dorsal fin. The body is elongated and slightly compressed, with the characteristic dottyback shape.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Hole-in-the-head disease.
- Appearance
- Pseudochromis matahari is a brilliantly colored small fish with a vibrant orange-yellow body and distinctive blue or purple markings on the head and dorsal fin. The body is elongated and slightly compressed, with the characteristic dottyback shape.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped preparations. High-quality carnivorous preparations designed for small reef fish work well. Feed multiple small portions daily to accommodate their high metabolism.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank; prefers 40+ gallons for territories • Stable parameters: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 73–78°F • Strong water flow and plenty of rockwork/caves for shelter • Feed varied meaty foods: mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, quality pellets • Can be aggressive toward small fish and shrimp; monitor tankmates closely
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily Indonesia and the Coral Triangle region.
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