Red Spotted Dottyback
The Red Spotted Dottyback originates from the reefs of the Indian Ocean and is a beautiful addition to any saltwater aquarium. Its pale body and fins are adorned with beautiful red spots, creating a lined pattern.
A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is recommended for this species. It should be housed with moderately aggressive fish that are larger than itself. While it is an excellent reef fish, it may prey on small ornamental shrimp.
As a carnivore, it thrives on a diet of meaty foods such as finely chopped fresh or frozen marine fish, squid, mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen carnivore preparations.
| Approximate Purchase Size | 3/4″ to 1-1/2″ |
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FAQ
What is the ideal tank size for a Red Spotted Dottyback?
A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with many hiding places is recommended.
Does the Red Spotted Dottyback eat small shrimp?
Yes, it may eat small ornamental shrimp.
What kind of food does the Red Spotted Dottyback prefer?
It prefers meaty foods such as finely chopped fresh or frozen marine fish, squid, mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen carnivore preparations.
Olivia Ball –
The dottyback is vibrant and active in my 60-gallon tank. I provide plenty of rock structures for hiding. It’s peaceful with larger fish and eats the mysis shrimp I offer regularly. A striking addition to the reef.
Ella Ferguson –
Great coloration and movement. I noticed it occasionally eats tiny shrimp, so I now keep larger shrimp species. Feeding it frozen fish and brine shrimp works well. Needs a spacious setup.
Mary Hughes –
Very active and visually appealing. The red spots stand out in the tank. I keep it with larger, aggressive fish and it seems to coexist well. Feeding is straightforward with a mix of frozen and fresh meaty foods.