Yellow Dottyback
(Pseudochromis fuscus)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Yellow Dottyback
(Pseudochromis fuscus)
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.021-1.025
Max. Size
4"
Family
Pseudochromidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.021-1.025
Max. Size
4"
Family
Pseudochromidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
Big, brave, and beautiful, the Yellow Dottyback is a real showstopper among its genus, spending a majority of its time patrolling open areas of your reef aquarium. The Yellow Dottyback's color ranges from canary yellow to a 'dusky' purple/brown (depending on its daily diet) with dark spots in the center of each scale. This creates a subtle pattern which sometimes resembles fine lines flowing across its side.
In the wild, the Yellow Dottyback is common to lagoon reefs, tide pools, as well as in coral crevices and fore-reef slopes, feeding heavily on small fishes, as well as large zooplankters and small benthic crustaceans. At home, a 30-gallon or larger aquarium will provide a suitable environment. The Yellow Dottyback won't be intimidated by other fish and will defend its territory, even against fish two to three times its size. It will eat small ornamental shrimp.
The diet consists of meaty foods including brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods. To achieve the brightest yellow color possible, we recommend feeding a diet rich in vitamins.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 5"