Tank setup
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Royal Dottyback. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
7 cm
Min tank
100 L
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A vivid purple-and-yellow dottyback with a temperament far larger than its body. Reef safe, but will harass smaller or more timid fish; add it last.
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Everything you need to keep Royal Dottyback healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Royal Dottyback. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Royal Dottyback is carnivore — frozen and prepared foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Royal Dottyback is generally aggressive for its size. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized aggressive for its size tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Royal Dottyback vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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