Golden Dottyback (Pseudochromis aurulentus)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Golden Dottyback is a small, compact fish with vibrant yellow to golden-orange coloration throughout the body. It has a deep, compressed body shape and bright red-orange eye markings that distinguish it from related dottyback species.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivorous foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and quality small marine pellets. Feed 1-2 times daily, offering small portions appropriate to their tiny mouth size.
Difficulty and care for the Golden 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, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
Log Golden Dottyback in your reef tank
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