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Dottyback
BeginnerSmall colorful marine fish. Royal Dottyback is popular. Feisty but small size limits damage potential.
Dificultad
Beginner
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Esperanza de vida
3-6 years
Tamaño
5-8cm
Dieta
Pellets, frozen food
Acerca de
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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Información básica
Origen
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Esperanza de vida
3-6 years
Tamaño
5-8cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Dieta
Pellets, frozen food
Guía de cuidado
Tank
60L+
Temperament
Feisty — may bully small fish
Colors
Vivid purple, yellow, magenta colors
Compatibility
Fewer problems when added last
Notes
Reef-safe. May eat small shrimp
SmallColorfulFeistyReef-safe
Preguntas frecuentes de Dottyback
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Dottyback?
A
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Dottyback?
A
La temperatura ideal para Dottyback es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Dottyback?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Dottyback es 3-6 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Dottyback?
A
Dottyback típicamente alcanza 5-8cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Dottyback?
A
Dottyback se alimenta de: Pellets, frozen food. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Dottyback?
A
El precio de Dottyback varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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