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Sankey's Dottyback (Pseudochromis sankeyi)

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Sankey's Dottyback
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Where to buy Sankey's Dottyback

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About Sankey's Dottyback

Sankey's Dottyback is a small, vibrant fish with striking coloration: bright yellow-orange body with distinctive purple-blue bands or stripes running vertically. The dorsal and anal fins display contrasting colors with yellow-orange and purple-blue patterning.

Key facts

Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Diet
carnivore
Care Requirements
• Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Keep salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Can be territorial and aggressive toward smaller fish or similar dottybacks; best kept singly or in bonded pairs • Provide meaty food items daily
Max Size
3
Feeding Schedule
Feed 2-3 times daily
Common Health Issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
Appearance
Sankey's Dottyback is a small, vibrant fish with striking coloration: bright yellow-orange body with distinctive purple-blue bands or stripes running vertically. The dorsal and anal fins display contrasting colors with yellow-orange and purple-blue patterning.
Reef safety
Reef Safe with Caution
Origin
Indo-Pacific region, found in coral reef environments from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Diet Details
Marine copepods, small fish, marine algae, and brine shrimp (in both wild and aquarium environments)
Temperament
Semi Aggressive
Min tank size
30 gallons

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