Dilectis Dottyback
Dilectis Dottyback
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Tan and White
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Pseudochromidae
Maximum Size: 3"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Dilectis Dottyback is also known as the Sri Lanka Dottyback, and originates from the reefs of Sri Lanka. They have an elongated, dark colored body, with beautiful white accents. They make a great addition to the saltwater fish only or reef aquarium.
The Dilectis Dottyback does well in a saltwater aquarium of at least 30 gallons with plenty of live rock for hiding places and for supplemental nutrition. It will tend to swim in the open after it has become acclimated to its new environment. Only house one of this species per aquarium, unless the aquarium is very large, and they are acclimated at the same time. They may help control bristleworm populations in the aquarium.
The diet consists of meaty foods including; vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp, chopped fish and a quality flake food.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small; 3/4" to 1 1/4" Medium; 1 1/4" to 2" Large; 2" to 3"