{"product_id":"orange-finescale-dottyback-lubbockichthys-multisquamatus","title":"Orange Finescale Dottyback – Lubbockichthys multisquamatus","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Finescale Dottyback (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubbockichthys multisquamatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, scientifically recognized as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinescale Dottyback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a small reef-associated member of the dottyback family Pseudochromidae. Its compact adult size, elongated body and secretive reef-dwelling behavior distinguish it from many of the larger and more conspicuous dottybacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubbockichthys multisquamatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, occurring from the eastern Indian Ocean into the western and central Pacific. The California Academy of Sciences documents its range from Christmas and Cocos-Keeling Islands and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eastward to the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, north to Japan's Ryukyu Islands, and south to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the Solomon Islands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/researcharchive.calacademy.org\/research\/ichthyology\/catalog\/fishcatget.asp?spid=57411\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eCal Academy Research Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, this species is closely associated with reef structure. FishBase reports that it occurs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einshore, in crevices near reef drop-offs, and inside caves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its documented depth range extends from the surface to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65 meters (213 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although it is usually encountered in the upper 20 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Lubbockichthys-multisquamatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly small dottyback. FishBase records a maximum total length of only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5 cm, approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The species has an elongated, laterally compressed body and may appear pink underwater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Lubbockichthys-multisquamatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an aquarium, its natural preference for caves and crevices makes substantial rockwork important. Provide numerous protected retreats along with open areas where the fish can emerge to feed. Its small size does not eliminate the territorial tendencies associated with dottybacks, so adequate shelter is particularly important when it is housed with other small cave-dwelling fishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubbockichthys multisquamatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Allen, 1987)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finescale Dottyback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEA Product Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Finescale Dottyback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pseudochromidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial around preferred shelter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 inches \/ 7.5 cm total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Lubbockichthys-multisquamatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous; offer appropriately sized meaty marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a well-established aquarium with numerous caves, crevices and protected openings in the rockwork. This directly reflects its documented natural occurrence in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef crevices and caves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including areas near drop-offs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Lubbockichthys-multisquamatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer small, appropriately sized carnivorous foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods and nutritionally complete marine preparations. I would avoid making a more specific claim about its natural prey because the scientific references I found do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a sufficiently detailed species-level dietary study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expect some territorial behavior around a preferred cave or crevice, particularly toward similarly shaped fishes competing for the same shelter. Multiple secure retreats can reduce competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is not documented as a coral-feeding species, but its small size and carnivorous feeding behavior mean I would avoid promising complete safety with extremely small ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure aquarium cover is recommended, especially during acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, primarily inshore areas, caves and crevices near drop-offs. FishBase documents the species from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0–65 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but usually shallower than 20 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Lubbockichthys-multisquamatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67625461055721,"sku":"WC OC0203","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-dottyback-lubbockichthys-multisquamatus-saltwater-fish-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1791313313","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-finescale-dottyback-lubbockichthys-multisquamatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}