Strawberry Dottyback

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Pseudochromis porphyreus

A bright splash of purple brings vibrant coloration to your reef. The Strawberry Dottyback also known as the Purple Pseudochromis, or Purple Dottyback is actually more magenta in coloration. Sometimes called the strawberry chromis. You should only house one purple pseudochromis as they may become particularly aggressive towards their own species.  

It can be an excellent addition to the right community reef or an aquarium where the Dottyback will be one of the smaller fish in the tank which would essential deter any aggression they may otherwise exhibit. Dottybacks can often be quite the bullies especially against smaller and more timid species. They should not be added to aquariums with smaller, timid or hesitant feeders. They are best kept with tangs, larger damselfish, hawkish, angelfish, squirrels, parrots or other fish that are not easily bullied.

The diet of the Purple Dottyback should consist of meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp or other frozen varieties. As with all marine fish, foods should be enriched with vitamins for optimal coloration and health. Over time the Pseudochromis may acclimate to high-quality flake foods.

Pseudochromis along with other fish, corals and invertebrates will also benefit greatly from live phytoplankton which is readily available to them in the wild.