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Captive-Bred Neon Dottyback

Pseudochromis aldabraensis

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

4 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Captive-Bred Neon Dottyback is a hardy, brightly colored marine fish with a vivid purple to magenta body and an elongated shape. Captive-bred specimens are typically better adapted to aquarium life, often less aggressive than wild counterparts, and readily accept prepared foods, making them a popular choice for saltwater hobbyists.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

Requires stable saltwater conditions with plenty of live rock, caves, and hiding places. Best kept in a well-filtered aquarium with tropical marine temperatures, moderate water flow, and consistent salinity and water quality.

Behavior

Active and territorial, especially around rockwork and caves. It will patrol its chosen area and may chase smaller or similarly shaped fish.

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Owner Reviews

Alessandro

@ASVAquatics

1 year ago

Overall Rating:

Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes

What You Feed: Brine shrimp

Love this fish one of the most beautiful, I would say they can be aggressive but clownfish are definitely more aggressive. Would recommend. If you put the right things in the tank. Make sure to have a lot of structure and they will be good in a 20gal+

Reef Safe: Yes, with Caution

Visibility: Moderate Visibility

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Difficulty: Medium

Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Jared Bristol

@Stormriven

1 year ago

Overall Rating:

Would Buy Again: 👎 No

What You Feed: Frozen Mysis

The fish is beautiful and fun to watch as it moves about the rocks. However, they tend to be very aggressive towards other fish and should definitely be the last fish added to the tank. When I added new fish mine would bully them for days so much so I had to isolate the dottyback from the tank for two days while the new fish adapted, And the new fish was like twice this dottybacks size. Mine also killed any hermit crab/shrimp/snail that is could get to. Can’t say I would but it again unless it’s in a tank with fish that can hold their own in a fight.

Reef Safe: Yes, with Caution

Visibility: Moderate Visibility

Temperament: Aggressive

Difficulty: Easy

Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons