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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Dottybacks
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Spotfin Dottyback Labracinus melanotaenia
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Spotfin Dottyback (Labracinus melanotaenia)
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Family: Pseudochromidae
Maximum Size: 8.0 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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As with most Dottybacks, this one has the same bad attitude and destructive behavior as the rest of its family. Never keep with smaller fish or other Dottybacks. Keep with other large, aggresive tankmates. Be warned however, some Dottybacks can and will take down larger fish that it can't swallow whole by beating against the aquarium decor and shred them into pieces. |
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The Spotfin Dottyback (Labracinus melanotaenia) belongs to the family named Pseudochromidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.0 inches in length, the Spotfin Dottyback is aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Labracinus melanotaenia should not be housed in a tank less than 30 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
