{"product_id":"diadema-dottyback","title":"Diadema Dottyback","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiadema Dottyback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictichromis diadema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diadem Dottyback, Purple Stripe Dottyback, Diadema Pseudochromis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes – with caution around small ornamental shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 115L+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western Central Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiadema Dottyback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictichromis diadema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a compact but striking marine fish featuring a bright yellow body with a bold purple stripe running along the upper portion of the fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intense colouration, hardy nature and confident personality make it an excellent option for marine aquarists wanting a smaller fish that still stands out strongly in a reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiadema Dottybacks are hardy and adaptable, but they can also be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterritorial and assertive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly towards smaller or more timid fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive rock, caves and hiding places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the fish to establish its own territory within the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally best kept with other confident marine fish rather than extremely peaceful species that may be easily intimidated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping multiple similar dottybacks together unless the aquarium is large enough to provide substantial separation between territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Diadema Dottyback is primarily carnivorous and should be offered a varied diet of quality marine foods including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality marine pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen marine blends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther protein-rich marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet will help maintain strong body condition and vibrant colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiadema Dottybacks are generally considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe with corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them suitable for many mixed reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, caution should be taken with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall ornamental shrimp and tiny crustaceans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as these may be viewed as prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Diadema Dottyback delivers an impressive amount of colour and personality in a relatively small fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir contrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow and purple colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hardy nature and bold behaviour make them particularly appealing 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