Neon Pseudochromis
(Pseudochromis aldabraensis)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Blue, Red, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: South Asia
Family: Pseudochromidae
The Neon Pseudochromis, has yellows and reds on the body with blue stripes that run along the top and in the fins.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It should be housed with moderately aggressive larger fish. It may eat ornamental shrimp, but makes an excellent predator of bristle worms in the reef aquarium.
The diet should consist of meaty foods including brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods.
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Red Spotted Pseudochromis
(Pseudochromis sp.)
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Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Indian Ocean
Family: Pseudochromidae
The Red Spotted Pseudochromis originates from the reefs of the Indian Ocean, and is a beautiful addition to any saltwater aquarium. Its pale body and fins are adorned with beautiful red spots, which create a lined pattern.
A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with many hiding places provides a good environment. This Pseudochromis should be housed with moderately aggressive fish larger than itself. Although it is an excellent reef fish, it may eat small ornamental shrimp.
As a carnivore, the Red Spotted Pseudochromis will thrive on a diet of meaty foods such as finely chopped fresh or frozen marine fish, squid, mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen carnivore preparations.
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Dilectis Pseudochromis
(Pseudochromis dilectus)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Tan, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Sri Lanka
Family: Pseudochromidae
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Swim Level: All
The Dilectis Pseudochromis is also known as the Sri Lanka Dottyback, and originates from the reefs of Sri Lanka. They have an elongated, dark colored body, with beautiful white accents. They make a great addition to the saltwater fish only or reef aquarium.
The Dilectis Pseudochromis does well in a saltwater aquarium of at least 30 gallons with plenty of live rock for hiding places and for supplemental nutrition. It will tend to swim in the open after it has become acclimated to its new environment. Only house one of this species per aquarium, unless the aquarium is very large, and they are acclimated at the same time. They will not bother invertebrates, and are a great fish for the reef aquarium. They may also help control bristleworm populations in the aquarium.
The diet consists of meaty foods including; vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp, chopped fish and a quality flake food.
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Springeri Pseudochromis
(Pseudochromis springerii)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Lighting: High
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 2½”
Color Form: Black, Blue
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Red Sea
Family: Pseudochromidae
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Swim Level: Top to Middle, Bottom
The Springeri Pseudochromis, also known as the Springer’s Dottyback, or Springer’s Pseudochromis, is primarily dark blue with three vertical face bands of light blue and deep blue outlines on the fins.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is ideal. It may prey on bristleworms and small shrimp while hiding in the protection of stony branched corals of a reef aquarium. It may become aggressive towards other Pseudochromis or other fish of similar body shape.
The diet consists of meaty foods such as brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods.
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Fridmani Pseudochromis
(Pseudochromis fridmani)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Purple, Red
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Red Sea
Family: Pseudochromidae
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Swim Level: Top to Middle, Bottom
The Fridmani Pseudochromis, also known as the Orchid Dottyback, Fridman’s Dottyback, or Fridman’s Pseudochromis is an excellent addition to most reef tanks.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous hiding places should be provided. It will tend to swim in the open after it has become acclimated to its new environment. It may occasionally chase smaller fish but will defend its hiding places from intruders. It may eat bristleworms.
The diet consists of meaty foods including brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods.
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