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About Ring Eyed Dottyback
A small, stocky dottyback with deep red to burgundy coloration on the body and distinctive ring-shaped markings around the eyes (giving it the "ring-eyed" common name). Dark fin edges contrast with lighter body coloration.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A small, stocky dottyback with deep red to burgundy coloration on the body and distinctive ring-shaped markings around the eyes (giving it the "ring-eyed" common name). Dark fin edges contrast with lighter body coloration.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Plesiopidae
- Max Size
- 3
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small frozen or live foods (mysis shrimp, copepods, small crustaceans) 1-2 times daily • Can be territorial and aggressive toward smaller fish; keep with similarly-sized or larger tank mates • Prefers dim to moderate lighting and establishes a home crevice
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