Royal Dottyback

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Royal Dottyback

This marine aquarium fish is known as Royal Dottyback and the correct latin name is Pseudochromis paccagnellae. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Dottyback family. (e) It's origin is Western Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A semi-aggressive Dottyback.

Royal Dottyback can grow up to 7 cm what is approximately 2 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 840cm2 of water surface which is approximately 130 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Royal Dottyback fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

A carnivore. So that meat based food is necessary. Prepared foods or Mysis Shrimp are OK.

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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 11:03:16 UTC 2007
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