Dottyback – Red

Red Dottyback Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Pseudoplesiops Typus

Other Common Names: Cherry dottyback, Ring eyed dottyback

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (may prey upon shrimp)

The red dottyback, scientific name Pseudoplesiops Typus, is a semi-aggressive fish. They require a 30 gallon minimum tank size. Red dottybacks can grow up to 3” and can live up to 8 years. Red dottybacks are carnivores and should be fed small pieces of frozen shrimp such as mysis or brine. Red dottybacks should be kept singly and will fight with all other dottybacks. Red dottybacks are reef safe with caution. They will not bother coral but may prey upon shrimp. Red dottybacks will be seen swimming in caves and throughout the rocks in the tank, at night they will find a crevice in the rocks to sleep in. The red dottyback is also referred to as the cherry dottyback or the ring eyed dottyback.