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Pseudochromis paccagnella

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Bicolour Pseudochromis
Royal Dottyback
Species Pseudochromis paccagnella
Family Pseudochromidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL

30 US Gallons (113.6L)

Size 7.62 cm

2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-5 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Bicolour Pseudochromis, Bicolour Dottyback, Royal Dottyback, False Gramma

[edit] Synonyms

Pictichromis paccagnellae

[edit] Sexing

Females are slightly more slender than males. Not much is known about their reproduction.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Can be aggressive and territorial, keep one per tank. Keep with larger fish such as Tangs, and larger Clownfish. Smaller mild-tempered fish are liable to be attacked and bullied by this fish.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

An aggressive and territorial fish despite it's small size.

[edit] Identification

Not to be confused with the more peaceful Royal Gramma, similar in colour pattern, however this fish has a straight line dividing the two colours, where as the Basslet fades into one another.

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