Painted Dottyback (Pseudochromis pictus)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Painted Dottyback displays a vibrant purple body with distinctive orange-red markings and stripes. This small, elongated fish has a compact body shape with pointed dorsal and anal fin spines characteristic of the Plesiopidae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Live copepods are also readily consumed. They are opportunistic feeders and should be offered varied meaty foods multiple times daily in captivity.
Difficulty and care for the Painted 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, Velvet Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Coral Triangle, primarily found in deeper reef environments.
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