Ammer's Dottyback (Pseudochromis ammeri)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Ammer's Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with a deep purple-blue body and bright yellow or orange spots and stripes covering the head and body. The dorsal fin is distinctly banded in yellow and purple.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. May also accept small pellets. Feed multiple small portions to suit its natural hunting behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Ammer's Dottyback
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Columnaris, Hole in the Head
Origin and habitat
Red Sea and Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the East Africa coast.
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