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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Blue, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
4"
Origin
Captive-Bred - USA
Family
Pseudochromidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Neon Dottyback is a beautiful yellow/orange color with neon blue stripes on its dorsal fin, gill cover and tail. It's a very popular species which was once commonly imported from the Persian Gulf, but is very seldom harvested from the wild.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It should be housed with moderately aggressive larger fish. It may eat ornamental shrimp, but makes an excellent predator of bristleworms in the reef aquarium.
The Neon Dottyback should be fed a varied diet consisting of foods specifically designed for carnivores. If kept in a reef aquarium, the Neon Dottyback should be fed once per day.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 1" to 2" ; Large: 2-1/2" to 3"
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Customer Testimonials
David C.
Lake Como , NJ
I have this fish in my 150 gal. along with some different Chromis, a Foxface, Angels, a cleaner wrasse, and a Sleek Unincorn Tang. He does not bother any of my corals and leaves the inverts alone for the most part. He does inspect everything and wags his tail at the corals looking for food, but I've found him to be very peaceful. He will readily eat flake food offered and frozen foods. He is an active fish that is out always and has amazing color.
David Soden
VA
Adding any Pseudochromis to your reef tank is a commitment. Once they're in, they're pretty hard to get out so make sure you are prepared to limit the types of fish you can have in your tank. My Neon Pseudo has caused much larger Fairy Wrasses and Anthias to hide in the top corners of the tank and never quite get acclimated. My 75 gallon tank also has lots of live rock for cover too. Often the more desireable and expensive fish end up jumping out of the tank or dying of starvation. Really cool fish though they have attitudes. If you are aware of their temperament and house them with the appropriate tank mates, they are a welcome addition to a reef setup though.
B Wells
Wells Spring Branch , TX
My 70 gal tank houses a variety of fish including a Hepo Tang, a Foxface, green Psuedochromis, Black Cap Basslet and a Cardinal, also a couple of shrimp. The Dotty was added about a month ago and is a perfect gentleman. In fact, he has now become the star of the tank. He follows my fingers every move along the glass as though he's waiting for a handout. Love this little guy and wish I could chance more than one. Very pretty coloring!
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