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Painted Dottyback (Pseudochromis pictus)

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Painted Dottyback
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About Painted Dottyback

The Painted Dottyback displays a vibrant purple body with distinctive orange-red markings and stripes. This small, elongated fish has a compact body shape with pointed dorsal and anal fin spines characteristic of the Plesiopidae family.

Key facts

Diet
carnivore
Origin
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Coral Triangle, primarily found in deeper reef environments.
Max Size
3.5
Diet Details
Feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Live copepods are also readily consumed. They are opportunistic feeders and should be offered varied meaty foods multiple times daily in captivity.
Common Health Issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Velvet Disease
Feeding Schedule
2-3 times daily
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Family
Plesiopidae
Care Requirements
• Minimum 20-gallon aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and rockwork • Maintain stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Provide diverse frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods) and high-quality pellets • Aggressive temperament; best kept singly or with caution in pairs • Strong predatory instinct toward small fish and crustaceans
Difficulty Level
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive

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