Bicolor dottyback
Pseudochromis paccagnellae
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small, boldly colored basslet-relative split sharply into a magenta-purple front half and a bright yellow rear half, with no dark stripe through the eye. It is hardy and easy to feed but extremely territorial for its size, harassing smaller or similar-shaped tankmates and defending a chosen rock cave against much larger fish. Provide plenty of live rock with caves, add it last to a community, and keep only one per tank unless it is a proven mated pair; it will hunt tiny shrimp and pods, so keep ornamental shrimp large.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
Requires stable saltwater conditions, well-established live rock for hiding places, moderate water flow, and typical reef temperatures around 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit with salinity near 1.023 to 1.025.
Behavior
Active and bold, often weaving through rockwork and defending a chosen territory. May harass small or passive tankmates.
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