Where to buy Persian Dottyback
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About Persian Dottyback
A small, slender fish with vibrant magenta-purple coloration and darker vertical bars or stripes. The Persian Dottyback has an elongated body, pointed snout, and displays characteristic dottyback morphology.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, amphipods, small fish
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily the Persian Gulf and surrounding regions.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Appearance
- A small, slender fish with vibrant magenta-purple coloration and darker vertical bars or stripes. The Persian Dottyback has an elongated body, pointed snout, and displays characteristic dottyback morphology.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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