Bicolour Pseudochromis (Pseudochromis paccagnella)
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Bicolour Pseudochromis
Royal Dottyback
Pseudochromis paccagnella
114 Litres (30 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Pseudochromidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Bicolour Pseudochromis, Bicolour Dottyback, Royal Dottyback, False Gramma
Additional scientific names
- Pictichromis paccagnellae
Origin
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Sexing
- Females are slightly more slender than males. Not much is known about their reproduction.
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.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
- An aggressive and territorial fish despite it's small size.
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.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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