How big do dottybacks get?
This eel-like species attains a length of 18 inches and hails from the Western Indian Ocean and Western Pacific.
Are Dottyback reef-safe?
The Orchid Dottyback is a reef-safe saltwater fish. The only invertebrates it will bother are the kind most people are happy to have removed from their tanks, like bristle worms and potentially small fan worms. Author Scott Michael does warn that there may also be some risk to delicate shrimps as well (Michael 2004).
Can you mix dottybacks?
Mixing dottybacks with other fish also requires care. Even small ones are feisty and territorial and should not, with few exceptions, be kept with shy or jittery species. Tank mates should be robust fish of similar size or larger, and not the same colour as the dottyback.
What do Dottyback orchids eat?
Most dottybacks love meaty food items like Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, krill, and various frozen meaty aquarium foods. However, they will also readily accept pellets and flake food. Orchid dottybacks will feast on bristle worms in your tank if they are present.
Can you have two dottybacks in one tank?
no more than one. One can be nasty depending on the other fish you keep.
Can I keep more than one Dottyback?
Agreed. no more than one. One can be nasty depending on the other fish you keep.
Are Dottyback jumpers?
Also, all dottybacks are good jumpers, so make sure the top of the tank is covered.
Can dottybacks live with clownfish?
Good tank mates include Cirrhilabrus sp. wrasses, Centropyge sp. angels, clownfish, damsels, and hawkfish. Be sure to add the dottyback last in all occasions.
How much are dottybacks?
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| Bicolor Dottyback Pseudochromis paccagnellae From $24.99 | Diadem Dottyback Pseudochromis diadema From $24.99 |
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| Polynemus Pseudochromis Pseudochromis polynemus From $44.99 | Red Spotted Pseudochromis Pseudochromis spp. From $69.99 |
| Tono’s Dottyback Pseudochromis tonozukai From $69.99 |
Are neon dottybacks aggressive?
The Neon Dottyback can be aggressive to smaller fish and we recommend you keep this fish with larger fish species. If you want to house this beauty in a smaller community tank, make sure to add it as the last fish. Captive bred Neon Dottybacks tend to be much less aggressive than wild collected fish.
How many Dottybacks are in a tank?
While some experienced aquarists will keep small shoals and mix species in a large tank, it is best for the novice to keep only one dottyback per aquarium. Plan on having the dottyback be the smallest fish in the tank or be with other semi-aggressive fishes.