Twolined Dottyback
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A handsome little species suitable for the reef aquarium. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This little dottyback is a worthy addition to the reef tank. It is especially suited to smaller systems or to larger aquariums that have communities of smaller or similarly sized fishes.
Family: Pseudochromidae
Other common name(s):
- Double-striped Dottyback
Native range:
- Western Pacific
- Indonesia
- Queensland
- Philippines
Habitat: Found in rich coral reefs and coastal reef slopes.
Maximum length: 6.9 cm (3 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 76 L (20 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze. Feed every other day in a reef tank.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
It has been known to attack and kill smaller fishes and eat ornamental shrimps. If placed in a large tank with plenty of hiding places, it will often ignore its tankmates, unless they venture too close to its preferred hiding places.
[edit] Notes
Juveniles lack yellow coloration on the head.
| Common name | Twolined Dottyback +, and Double-striped Dottyback + |
| Family | Pseudochromidae + |
| Genus | Pseudochromis + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 3 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 20 gal + |
| Native range | Western Pacific +, Indonesia +, Queensland +, and Philippines + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | bitaeniatus + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |