Where to buy Springeri Dottyback, Captive-Bred
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About Springeri Dottyback, Captive-Bred
A compact, elongated dottyback with vibrant purple body coloration and distinctive yellow-orange spotting on the head and anterior body. Males often display darker coloration than females, particularly during breeding.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, with populations documented in the coral reefs of Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Max Size
- 3
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Appearance
- A compact, elongated dottyback with vibrant purple body coloration and distinctive yellow-orange spotting on the head and anterior body. Males often display darker coloration than females, particularly during breeding.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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