Pes' Dottyback (Pseudochromis pesi)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Pes' Dottyback is a small, elongated fish with deep blue to purple coloration and distinctive red or orange spots covering the body. The dorsal fin is tall and extends most of the body length, and the fish has a somewhat compressed lateral profile characteristic of dottybacks.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet consisting of high-quality frozen or prepared foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small meaty foods. May also accept some small copepods and amphipods in an established reef.
Difficulty and care for the Pes' 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 Indonesia and the Philippines.
Log Pes' Dottyback in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Pes' Dottyback alongside everything else in your reef.
Related Fish
