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About Tonozuka's Dottyback
Tonozuka's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with vibrant coloration: blue-purple body with yellow-orange spots and striping, particularly pronounced on the head and fins. The dorsal fin extends along most of the back.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, small crustaceans, small fish, marine algae, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- Tonozuka's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with vibrant coloration: blue-purple body with yellow-orange spots and striping, particularly pronounced on the head and fins. The dorsal fin extends along most of the back.
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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