Whitetail Dottyback

Manonichthys Dottybacks should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of rock work with cracks, caves and crevices for hiding. Although shy and secretive they are also quite territorial and will defend their territory aggressively. Manonichthys Dottybacks are hardy and easy to feed. A diet of meaty based foods should be provided daily. Manonichthys Dottybacks may become difficult to feed as natural prey is eliminated in the aquarium. Try providing live adult enriched Brine shrimp or Black Worms to entice a feeding response. Careful thought and planning needs to be done before Manonichthys Dottybacks are added to the aquarium as they are extremely fast moving fish and are quite difficult to catch once placed in the aquarium.

The Whitetail Dottyback is also known as the Sabah Dottyback. are rarely seen in the aquarium trade. Whitetail Dottybacks have a beautifully red colored head, white to light tan body, a thick horizontal black stripe trimmed in yellow on the dorsal side of its body. They can grow to almost 5".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH