McCulloch‘s Dottyback (Cypho purpurascens)
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McCulloch‘s Dottyback
Cypho purpurascens
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-10 years
Family
Pseudochromidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- McCulloch's Dottyback, Oblique-lined Dottyback
Origin[edit]
- Reefs in the coral sea
Sexing[edit]
- The males have an elongated, bright red body with purple accents on both the fins, and the edge of its scales. The females also have an elongated body, but their coloration ranges from purple within the head area, to red, and yellow towards the tail.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Semi-aggressive; could be tyrants to conspecifics; one pair per tank unless tank is very large
Diet[edit]
- Carnivorous, will ignore invertebrates, and can be possible bristleworm control
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed several times a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Reef tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Be careful of tankmates selected as they might be bullied
Identification[edit]
- Is red, with blue edging for males, purple with yellow tail in females
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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