Double Striped Dottyback (Pseudochromis bitaeniatus)

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Double Striped Dottyback

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Double Striped Dottyback

Pseudochromis bitaeniatus

114 Litres (30 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

2-5 years

Family

Pseudochromidae





Additional names

Double Striped Dottyback, Slender Dottyback, Two-Lined Dottyback

Additional scientific names

Dampieria bitaeniata


Tank compatibility[edit]

Can be aggressive and territorial, keep one per tank. Keep with larger fish such as Tangs, and larger Clownfish. Smaller mild-tempered fish are liable to be attacked and bullied by this fish. This fish should not be considered shrimp-safe, it will eat smaller fancy shrimp species.

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