Australian Dottyback (Ogilbyina novaehollandiae)
Fish in the family Pictichthyidae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Australian Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with a deep blue to purple body and bright yellow-orange coloration on the head, dorsal fin, and anal fin. The body displays a distinctive bicolor pattern with a sharp demarcation between the dorsal blue-purple and ventral yellow-orange zones.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small frozen fish. Supplement with quality flake or pellet foods formulated for small carnivorous fish. Feed twice daily in small quantities.
Difficulty and care for the Australian 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 Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Great Barrier Reef and coastal Australia to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Log Australian Dottyback in your reef tank
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