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Wilson's Dottyback

Pseudochromis wilsoni

Also known as wilson's dottyback, yellowfin dottyback, wilsoni dottyback, wilson dottyback

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A small, slim dottyback from Western Australian reefs, usually greyish brown with yellow fins edged in blue. It is hardy, full of character and spends its time darting among rockwork, which makes it a good choice for a reef tank.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Semi

Adult size

7 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °C

pH

8.1 to 8.4

Smallest tank

110 litres

Keep as

Keep singly or as a mated pair

Diet

Carnivore: mysis, brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 8 years

Water

Marine (saltwater)

Wild range

Western Australia (Indian Ocean coast)

Breeding

Males guard a ball of eggs in a cave until they hatch after a few days. Pairs have been spawned in captivity, but raising the tiny larvae on rotifers is hard.

Good to know

Like most dottybacks it is territorial and may pick on small, peaceful fish or other dottybacks, so put it in last and give it plenty of rock caves. It is rarely seen in the trade, so check the identification carefully.