Blue-Lined Dottyback (Pseudochromis cyanotaenia)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Blue-Lined Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with a vibrant purple body covered in bright blue horizontal stripes running from head to tail. It has a slightly compressed body shape and a pointed snout characteristic of the Plesiopidae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and finely chopped marine flesh. Supplement with small pellets designed for carnivorous reef fish. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-Lined 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 Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and westward to the Indian Ocean.
Log Blue-Lined Dottyback in your reef tank
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