Neon Dottyback

Neon Dottyback

Pseudochromis aldabraensis

Also known as: Arabian Dottyback

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟢 Easy 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

Brilliant orange body with a vivid neon blue stripe along the back. A bold, colorful addition to reef tanks.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

3.5"
8.9 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Can be aggressive toward similar-sized fish. Provide plenty of rockwork with hiding spots. Hardy and disease-resistant.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and marine pellets.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Convict Tang 8" Azure Damselfish 2.5"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Naso Tang 18" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Catalina Goby 2.5"

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