Where to buy Five-Toothed Dottyback
ReefDock searches the following reef retailers for this fish. Click through to see the live price.
- Search Saltwaterfish
Saltwaterfish
Search this retailer
- Search Amazon
Amazon
Search this retailer
- Search Petco
Petco
Search this retailer
About Five-Toothed Dottyback
A small, vibrant dottyback with deep purple or magenta coloration on the body and head. The dorsal fin and anal fin often display yellow or orange-yellow edges, and the fish has a slightly compressed, elongated body shape typical of the Plesiopidae family.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Appearance
- A small, vibrant dottyback with deep purple or magenta coloration on the body and head. The dorsal fin and anal fin often display yellow or orange-yellow edges, and the fish has a slightly compressed, elongated body shape typical of the Plesiopidae family.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium; prefers established, mature tanks • Highly aggressive toward conspecifics and similar dottybacks; requires solitary housing • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 72-78°F • Eats small fish, crustaceans, and ornamental invertebrates • Needs live rock for hiding and territory establishment
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and small crustaceans. Occasional live prey can enhance feeding response. Quality marine carnivore pellets are also accepted once acclimated.
Looking for a hobbyist seller?
ReefDock's marketplace lets reef-keepers sell fish directly to other reef-keepers with Stripe-secured checkout and live-arrival photo confirmation. Browse current fish listings on ReefDock, or list your own.
Verify the source tank before you buy
ReefDock is the sister app to Reef Trak. Sellers who maintain a Reef Trak tank log can publish source-tank parameters on eligible fish listings — so you can see the conditions a fish was raised in before you buy. Log this fish on Reef Trak.