General information Demonstrating sexual dichromatism, the male and female Orangetail Dottyback clad two very different, yet uniquely attractive color schemes. In regards to dichromatic species, females are generally thought to be drabber in coloration. However, it is the female Orangetail Dottyback that demonstrates the namesake orange colored tail. The dominant body color of the female…
General information At first glance, it is almost indistinguishable from the commonly available Royal Dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae). However, upon closer examination, you can see distinguishing features unique to the Blue Eye Royal Dottyback. Beginning with the namesake feature, the eye of this newly described species is a beautiful blue compared to the purplish eye of…
General information The Double Striped Dottyback is a lively Pseudochromis that adds dynamic energy to any marine aquarium setup. While it may lack some of the visual flairs of its more wildly-colored cousins, the Double Striped Dottyback is an eye-catching fish nonetheless. The Double Striped Dottyback showcases a gorgeous mango-colored head accentuated by wide, horizontal…
General information The Indigo Dottyback is a hybrid of the Orchid Dottyback and the Striped Dottyback. Dottybacks can be kept in smaller aquariums, although larger tanks with plenty of live rock are preferable. They are territorial and will defend the area they have claimed as home quite aggressively. Housing several dottybacks depends on the size…
General information The Yellow Dottyback's color ranges from canary yellow to a dusky purple/brown (depending on its daily diet) with dark spots in the center of each scale. This creates a subtle pattern which sometimes resembles fine lines flowing across its side. In the wild, the Yellow Dottyback is common to lagoon reefs, tide pools,…
General information The Ring Eyed Dottyback is a distinct sexual dichromatism, male specimens are predominantly pinkish red, while females are paler pink with gradations of yellow-green where the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins meet the body. It's notoriously secretive, the Ring Eyed Dottyback inhabits crevices within reef faces and lagoons at depths of 20 to…
General information The Splendid Dottyback has a blue body covered with white to light yellow spotting. It also has a yellow tail and a yellow mark between the eyes. Originating from Indonesia, this species can be territorial in smaller aquarium set-ups, maintaining with larger tank mates is ideal.
General information "The Bicolor Dottyback is two bold colors; the anterior portion is purple and the posterior portion is bright yellow. The Bicolor Dottyback will not be intimidated by other fish and will defend its territory against fish two to three times its size. It will also eat ornamental shrimp and is a predator of…
General information The Purple Stripe Dottyback, is primarily yellow with a purple stripe running the length of the body along the dorsal fin. It should be housed with moderately aggressive fish that are larger than itself. It will eat ornamental shrimp.