Bicolor/Royal Dottyback - Anyone have one in a 72G with no problems?

X-Treme · #1 12-10-2008, 11:57 PM

nevermind....tried to delete my post but can't i guess.

lastlight · #2 12-11-2008, 12:48 AM

Mine was with a lawnmower, 2 tomatoes and some chromis. Never harmed anyone at all. Only concern in the world was making sure no pods survived in my display. Trust me none did!

I will say tho that the other fish ran away from my large tomatoe when he was defending his turf. The orchid didn't seem to care.

midgetwaiter · #3 12-11-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Mine was with a lawnmower, 2 tomatoes and some chromis. Never harmed anyone at all. Only concern in the world was making sure no pods survived in my display. Trust me none did!

I will say tho that the other fish ran away from my large tomatoe when he was defending his turf. The orchid didn't seem to care.

Orchid dottybacks are the least aggressive of the bunch except maybe the olive, your experience is typical. The dottyback Carmen is asking about is a Pacific species and quite rough on tank mates. In other words, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

Carmen, if you have a 50g + tank you will probably not have a big problem. The fish will pick out and defend a territory but there is lots of room for others. In a smaller tank it wouldn't be a good idea.

lastlight · #4 12-11-2008, 07:40 AM

Thanks for the clarification...

Get an Orchid!

Carmen · #5 12-11-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

Orchid dottybacks are the least aggressive of the bunch except maybe the olive, your experience is typical. The dottyback Carmen is asking about is a Pacific species and quite rough on tank mates. In other words, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

Carmen, if you have a 50g + tank you will probably not have a big problem. The fish will pick out and defend a territory but there is lots of room for others. In a smaller tank it wouldn't be a good idea.

REALLY - I have a 72 with plenty of "hiding" spots and would love to keep him. Do you think it's worth a try?
Anyone have a royal dottyback in a 72G tank?

workn2hard2day · #6 12-11-2008, 03:43 PM

Ours is in a 125,(all fish added at same time). He is a nasty little bugger, chasing everyone flaring his mouth (even at us) . But he has never nipped at the other fish. I do think if you had a more delicate fish, it wouldn't be able to handle the R/dottybacks in your face attitude. You could call him "the intimidater". LOL

BC564 · #7 12-11-2008, 04:42 PM

I have two dottybacks....orchid and some other one...lol.....anyways....they have been perfect fish......they have tons of hiding spots so that might be the key.