Sankey's Dottyback (Pseudochromis sankeyi)
Fish in the family Pseudochromidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Sankey's Dottyback is a small, vibrant fish with striking coloration: bright yellow-orange body with distinctive purple-blue bands or stripes running vertically. The dorsal and anal fins display contrasting colors with yellow-orange and purple-blue patterning.
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, small fish, marine algae, and brine shrimp (in both wild and aquarium environments)
Difficulty and care for the Sankey's 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 septicaemia, Velvet disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, found in coral reef environments from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia and the Philippines.
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