Yellow Dottyback

Yellow Dottyback (Pseudochromis fuscus) 

Big, bold, and stunning, the Yellow Dottyback is a standout in its genus, known for its striking presence as it patrols the open areas of your reef aquarium. Its vibrant canary yellow color can shift to a more subdued purple-brown, depending on its diet, with dark spots on each scale creating a subtle, flowing pattern across its body. In its natural habitat, the Yellow Dottyback thrives in lagoon reefs, tide pools, and coral crevices, preying on small fish, large zooplankton, and small benthic crustaceans. In captivity, it thrives in a 30-gallon or larger aquarium and is known for its territorial behavior, often defending its space against even larger fish.