Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen mysis, brine shrimp, small meaty foods
Aquarium species profile
Neon Dottyback
Pseudochromis aldabraensis · Indo-Pacific (Aldabra Atoll, Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature72–78°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Larger, more aggressive reef fish that can hold their own (tangs, larger wrasses, angelfish)
Tank mates to avoid
Small peaceful fish (will bully and kill), similar-sized peaceful species
Care notes
Neon orange front half, vivid blue/purple rear half. Stunning but punches well above its weight in aggression — will attack fish many times its size. Best added last to an established tank. One per tank. Reef-safe with corals. Hardy and disease-resistant. Not for peaceful community reef tanks.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.