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Strawberry Purple Pseudochromis

Strawberry Purple Pseudochromis

Latin Name Pseudochromis porphyreus
Common Name Strawberry Purple Pseudochromis
Also known as Purple Pseudochromis/Dottyback, Magenta Dottyback, Magenta Pseudochromis, Strawberry Pseudochromis
Fast Facts The popular Purple Pseudochromis (also known as the Purple Dottyback) is briht solid purple. Pseudochromis (also known as Dottybacks) are among the hardiest fish available and are very easy to maintain. This little beauty can be aggressive toward other fish small mild mannered species, especially in the restricted confines of a smaller tank. Provide with plenty of suitable hiding places. Will eat very small shrimps (e.g., anemone shrimps) Provide a varied diet including meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafoods and frozen preparations.
Sizes Around 3/4"-2"
Range in Nature Western and South Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Provide a varied diet including meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafoods and frozen preparations.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Great for the reef tank
Related Fish Bicolor Pseudochromis, Blue Bar Pseudochromis, Diadema Pseudochromis, Dutoiti Pseudochromis RED SEA, Flavivertex Pseudochromis RED SEA, Fridmani Pseudochromis RED SEA, Orange Peel Pseudochromis, Purple Dottyback, Red Head Elegant Pseudochromis, Red Spot Pseudochromis, Royal Dottyback, Splendid Pseudochromis, Springeri Pseudochromis RED SEA, Sunrise Dottyback, Yellow Dottyback, Yellow Pseudochromis, More Pseudochromis (dottybacks) 
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Strawberry Purple Pseudochromis

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.  Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided.  Sizes stated are approximate.

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