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About Olive Dottyback
A small, elongated dottyback with olive-brown to yellowish coloration on the dorsal surface and pale belly. The body is slender with a pointed snout and possesses a continuous dorsal fin; some individuals display faint vertical banding patterns.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places for refuge • Temperature range 72–78°F with stable salinity (1.020–1.025 SG) • Feed high-quality meaty foods (frozen mysis, small crustaceans) 1–2 times daily • Semi-aggressive; may harass smaller fish or invertebrates; keep with caution in community tanks • Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes and strong circulation
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine zooplankton, small crustaceans, copepods, marine worms, mysid shrimp, microalgae, rotifers
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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