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About Bicolor Dottyback
A small, vibrant dottyback with a distinctly bicolor pattern: bright magenta or purple on the posterior two-thirds of the body and bright yellow-orange on the anterior head and gill regions. The body is elongated and compressed laterally.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, particularly the coral reefs of Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Max Size
- 3
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A small, vibrant dottyback with a distinctly bicolor pattern: bright magenta or purple on the posterior two-thirds of the body and bright yellow-orange on the anterior head and gill regions. The body is elongated and compressed laterally.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, marine meat
- Difficulty Level
- Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
- Care Requirements
- • Requires a minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and caves for refuge • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small frequent meals of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small fish roe daily • Can be aggressive toward conspecifics and similarly sized fish; best kept singly or with peaceful, larger tankmates • Sensitive to poor water quality; perform regular water changes and maintain stable parameters
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