Neptune’s rating:
49- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginAustralia And Papua New Guinea
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourExtremely Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Lyretail dottyback
The Lyretail dottyback (*Pseudochromis steenei*) is a colorful marine fish, primarily orange with a blue outline along its body and fins. It originates from the Western Pacific, including areas around Australia and New Guinea. Characterized by its bright coloration and elongated body, this species is moderately well-known in the aquarium trade. It's appreciated for its vivid colors and relatively small size, making it a desirable species for reef aquariums.