Red Elongated Dottyback (Pseudochromis elongatus)
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Red Elongated Dottyback
Pseudochromis elongatus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")
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
- Red Elongated Dottyback, Floppy-tail Dottyback
Origin
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Sexing
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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. This fish should not be considered shrimp-safe, it will eat smaller fancy shrimp species.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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