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Dottyback
BeginnerSmall colorful marine fish. Royal Dottyback is popular. Feisty but small size limits damage potential.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
23〜26℃
Lifespan
3-6 years
Size
5-8cm
Diet
Pellets, frozen food
About
Dottybacks (family Pseudochromidae) are a diverse group of small marine fishes found primarily on coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, comprising approximately 152 species. Popular aquarium species include the royal dottyback (purple), orchid dottyback (purple), and bicolor dottyback (purple and yellow), all valued for their intense, vivid coloration. Small in stature at 5–8 cm, they can be maintained in aquariums as small as 60 litres, and most adapt readily to prepared foods. However, their notably feisty, territorial temperament means they will readily attack smaller or less assertive tankmates. Providing multiple hiding spots and selecting compatible, similarly sized or more assertive tank companions is key to successful keeping.
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Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Lifespan
3-6 years
Size
5-8cm
Temperature
23〜26℃
Diet
Pellets, frozen food
Care Guide
Tank
60L+
Temperament
Feisty — may bully small fish
References & Sources
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