Elongate Dottyback
Pseudochromis elongatus
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small, slender dottyback with a pale red to orange head grading into a dark red-brown to purplish body and a reddish, floppy-looking tail, reaching only about 3 inches. Like other Pseudochromis it is hardy and eagerly takes pellets and frozen meaty foods, but it is territorial and pugnacious for its size, so it is best added last to a tank with plenty of rockwork, caves and crevices and housed with fish robust enough not to be bullied. It will not bother corals, though it may hunt bristleworms, tiny shrimp and other small benthic invertebrates, and it should be kept singly unless a proven pair is obtained.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Elongate Dottyback prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. They are a hardy species that can adapt to a variety of tank conditions, but they do best in tanks with stable water conditions and low nitrate levels.
Behavior
Elongate Dottybacks are known for their territorial behavior, especially towards other dottybacks. They may also exhibit aggressive behavior towards other fish of similar size and color. Despite this, they are generally suitable for community tanks with larger, more aggressive species.
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