{"product_id":"red-elongated-dottyback","title":"Red Elongated Dottyback","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Elongated Dottyback (\u003cem\u003ePseudochromis elongatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and relatively uncommon dottyback from the Western Pacific. It displays a predominantly deep rosy-red to pink body, with a brighter reddish-orange head and a distinctive dark spot on the caudal fin. \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\u003eGrowing to around \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the smaller members of the \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis\u003c\/em\u003e group. It is an active and intelligent fish that spends much of its time exploring rockwork, caves and crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally considered one of the more manageable dottybacks, it can still become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in smaller aquariums. Providing plenty of rockwork and hiding places helps it establish a territory and feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Elongated Dottyback is \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. It generally leaves corals alone but, like other dottybacks, may prey upon small crustaceans and ornamental shrimp. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis elongatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Elongated Dottyback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudochromidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to Midwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature live rock with caves and crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Red Elongated Dottybacks reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they are generally reef safe with respect to corals. However, they may prey on \u003cstrong\u003esmall shrimp and other tiny crustaceans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large does a Red Elongated Dottyback get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Red Elongated Dottybacks aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be territorial, particularly toward smaller, timid fish and other dottybacks. Plenty of rockwork helps reduce conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution is recommended. While some specimens may coexist with larger cleaner shrimp, small ornamental shrimp can potentially become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed a Red Elongated Dottyback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied carnivorous diet including \u003cstrong\u003eMysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood and quality marine pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hiding places?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Provide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003ecaves, cracks and crevices\u003c\/strong\u003e within the live rock for shelter and territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping it with very small, timid fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Assuming all ornamental shrimp are safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing too little rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping multiple dottybacks without sufficient territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Underfeeding a carnivorous fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Adding it to an unstable or immature aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342376083595,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/red-elongated-dottybackapex-aquatic-6575034.jpg?v=1789215366","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/red-elongated-dottyback","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}