Firetail Dottyback
Snapshot: Rocking variable colors and patterns, but one thing’s always the same: that piercing red eye!
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 23cm or so. Distributed throughout the East Indian Ocean, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, Central/West Pacific Ocean.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or reef aquarium.
Aquarium set-up: Keep them well-fed, give them plenty of room to roam, and load the tank with hiding spots (live rocks are their favorite hangouts). These tweaks can help cool their temper — at least a little. And don't forget the lid — these acrobats are known to make daring leaps from open aquariums!Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: Basslets, grammas, forktails, and dottybacks are versatile eaters, readily devouring a variety of foods. Among their favorites are small frozen crustaceans like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and top-notch frozen blends.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!