Neon Dottyback
Pseudochromis aldabraensis
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| Out of Stock | 1.25 - 2.25" - Captive Bred - USA | Original price was: $79.99.$41.99Current price is: $41.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Easy |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Pest Control |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Neon Dottyback is a rockwork hunter that can help reduce nuisance bristleworms and other small hitchhikers in reef tanks. It shows a yellow-to-orange body with crisp neon-blue lines along the face, dorsal edge, and tail, and typically stays close to caves and crevices.
What You’ll Observe:
- Makes short patrol loops through the rockwork, then returns to the same cave or ledge
- During the first week it may stay out of sight for stretches, then becomes a regular face at feeding time
- Often watches the tank from a low perch, darting out to investigate movement or food
- Shows the most interaction near its chosen territory, especially with other fish that use the same holes
- At lights-out it wedges into a crevice and reappears soon after the photoperiod starts
Provide a reef with plenty of branching rock and several tight hiding places so it can establish one secure home base. Offer a variety of small meaty foods (mysis, brine, and quality frozen blends) so it stays consistent and easy to feed in a community. In mixed reefs, it does best when neighbors have their own space and don’t need the same cave network.
FAQ:
Is it normal for a Neon Dottyback to “go missing” for a few days?
Yes—many spend long stretches inside the rockwork while they map out hiding routes, especially right after introduction.
Do they get more territorial after they’ve been in the tank for a while?
Often, yes. As they settle into a favorite cave network, they tend to act more confident and more protective of that exact area.
Which tankmates usually cause the most face-offs?
Fish that use the same tight rock crevices (similar “cave-dweller” habits) tend to get the most attention compared to open-water swimmers.
Can I keep two Neon Dottybacks together?
While not recommended it’s sometimes done when they’re introduced together into a larger, rock-heavy tank with many separate hiding zones so each fish can claim its own space.
What’s a practical way to catch one in a reef tank without tearing everything down?
A baited fish trap placed near its usual rockwork route is the most common approach—leave it in place and feed in/near the trap on a routine until it commits.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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