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Suggested Tank
20+ gallons
Max Size
2.2 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small, jet-black dottyback marked with brilliant electric-blue stripes running from the lower jaw to the pectoral fin and from the eye along the front of the dorsal fin. It is one of the more manageable dottybacks but is still territorial and best kept one per tank, in a mature aquarium with dense live rock providing caves, crevices, and overhangs. Fully reef safe and valued as a natural predator of bristleworms, though it will bully very small or timid tankmates and pick at tiny shrimp.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
Springeri Dottybacks prefer a tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces, as they are cave dwellers in the wild. They can adapt to a variety of lighting conditions.
Behavior
Springeri Dottybacks are known for their territorial behavior, especially towards other dottybacks. They are best kept in a tank with plenty of hiding spaces and should be introduced last into a community tank to reduce aggression.
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@SassyTurtle12
Definitely less aggressive than most dottybacks, but is still a dottyback. Will leave some fish alone (clowns, damsels, cardinals) and harass others (basslets, gobies). Needs lots of rockwork to prowl around. Definitely works in community tanks as long as it is added later in the process. Pros: peaceful by Dottyback standards, deep black body with blue markings is unique Cons: can be a bully at times, especially towards bottom-dwellers and cave-dwellers Availability: difficult to find
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Springeri Dottyback
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