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About Blackmargin Dottyback
A small, vibrant dottyback with a deep purple or magenta body and distinctive black or dark margins along the dorsal and anal fins. The fish has an elongated, slightly compressed body typical of the genus Pseudochromis.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A small, vibrant dottyback with a deep purple or magenta body and distinctive black or dark margins along the dorsal and anal fins. The fish has an elongated, slightly compressed body typical of the genus Pseudochromis.
- Max Size
- 3
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality frozen or live meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and minced fish. Offer small portions that the fish can consume readily.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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