Neptune’s rating:
59- Common NamesRed-tailed Dottyback
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginWestern Pacific Ocean
- pH8.0 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityRare
- Temperature23.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Orangetail dottyback
The Orangetail dottyback (Pseudochromis coccinicauda) is a vibrant marine fish primarily displaying a pink to lavender body with a distinct orange tail, hence its name. It originates from the Coral Sea. The fish exhibits a slender, elongated body typical of dottybacks. It is somewhat known within the aquarium hobby, especially among enthusiasts of reef tanks, for its striking coloration and compatibility with many reef setups.