Striped Dottyback (Pseudochromis sankeyi)
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Striped Dottyback
Striped Dottyback
Pseudochromis sankeyi
114 Litres (30 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-10 years
Family
Pseudochromidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Striped Dottyback, Sankey's Dottyback
Origin[edit]
- From the Gulf of Aden and the southwestern part of the Red Sea.
Sexing[edit]
- Protogynous hermaphrodite. Will breed in captivity.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- Will prey on pests such as bristleworms. Should be should be fed meaty foods such as marine fish, mysis shrimp, crustacean flesh and quality frozen fish preparations.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- Reef tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Mixes well
Identification[edit]
- The body is white and black striped laterally. The dorsal fin and edges of the caudal fin are transparent. Has been hybridised with the Orchid Dottyback.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Live Aquaria
- Live Aquaria (Hybrid with Pseudochromis fridmani)
