{"product_id":"captive-bred-sunrise-dottyback-pseudochromis-flavivertex","title":"Captive-Bred Sunrise Dottyback – Pseudochromis flavivertex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1383819706453\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSunrise Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePseudochromis flavivertex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is a colorful and compact marine fish native to the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea and Gulf of Aden\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is recognized by its yellow dorsal stripe extending from the snout toward the tail, contrasting with a blue to bluish body and pale lower region. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its natural habitat, \u003cem\u003eP. flavivertex\u003c\/em\u003e is reef associated and commonly occurs around small rocks, coral heads, and sandy-bottom reef areas at depths of approximately 2–30 meters. FishBase reports a maximum total length of \u003cstrong\u003e7.2 cm, approximately 2.8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\/tank raised\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunrise Dottybacks are hardy aquarium fish that adapt readily to prepared foods. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003emoderately aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when defending a preferred cave or area of rockwork, so providing numerous hiding places is important. ORA notes that they can be housed with gobies, blennies, and other small reef fishes when adequate shelter is available. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis flavivertex\u003c\/em\u003e Rüppell, 1835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunrise Dottyback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudochromidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea and Gulf of Aden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ moderately aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.8 inches (7.2 cm total length)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous; readily accepts prepared marine foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide substantial rockwork with caves, crevices, and sheltered areas where the fish can establish a territory. Sunrise Dottybacks naturally associate with small rocks and coral heads, and adequate hiding places help reduce territorial stress in captivity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunrise Dottybacks are generally \u003cstrong\u003emoderately aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e and can become territorial, particularly toward other dottybacks or similarly shaped fishes. They can nevertheless make good community reef inhabitants when housed with appropriately sized tankmates and provided with sufficient space and rockwork. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e and not considered a coral predator. As with other small carnivorous dottybacks, some caution is appropriate with exceptionally small ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed a varied diet of appropriately sized meaty marine foods including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, quality marine pellets, and other frozen or dry preparations. ORA reports that captive Sunrise Dottybacks readily accept most prepared frozen and dry aquarium foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51731715195113,"sku":"TR AU2605","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-sunrise-dottyback-pseudochromis-flavivertex.jpg?v=1787760940","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-sunrise-dottyback-pseudochromis-flavivertex","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}