Neptune’s rating:
58- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Oblique-lined dottyback
The Oblique-lined dottyback (Cypho purpurascens) is a marine fish characterized by its vibrant purple coloration with a distinctive oblique line running across its body. Originating from the tropical waters of the Western Pacific Ocean, it exhibits a slender body shape common among dottybacks. This species is not widely recognized in the aquarium hobby, making it a less common choice for enthusiasts.