purple Psudochromos
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fedukeford
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i have a P. porphyreus in my 55 reef, never seen it picking at coral, it did kill 3 pepermint shrimp though, also picks on ANY new additon to the tank(including inverts)
kelly shaw
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my strawberry, pics on most everybody at first, but then leaves them alone. mine was one of the first fish i put it. didn't know much about him. great fish, and a beutiful fish. i suggest that if you have one, and your adding new fish, add the new fish after you turn the light off for the night. it helps everyone get along alot better when the lights are on. at least that works good for my tank.
seannmelly
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Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis - Pseudochromis porphyreus
Also known as: Magenta Dottyback, Purple Dottyback, Strawberry
Maximum Size: the Pseudochromis porphyreus grows up to 3 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis prefers a tank of at least 10 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Pseudochromis porphyreus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meat treats, Mysis Shrimp, prepared foods.
Level of Care: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Range: Indo-Pacific.
General Notes: Pseudochromis porphyreus, Lubbock & Goldman 1974, the Magenta Dottyback. An early Dottyback that has fallen out of favor in the abundance of other showier species. The fish is not easily intimidated by other fish and will defend it's territory against fish many times it's size. Not a suitable fish for a peaceful tank community.
We had one that killed a couple of fish the same size as him, and when we set up a reef tank we were going to put him in there, and could not get him out of what was going to be an aggressive tank. He was in there with a 5" Clown Trigger, and 3" Niger Trigger. He hid a little more, but I never saw the triggers go after him, and during feeding time the pseudo would swim right in front of the triggers to get food. Had him with cleaner shrimp, and he never bothered them.
Also known as: Magenta Dottyback, Purple Dottyback, Strawberry
Maximum Size: the Pseudochromis porphyreus grows up to 3 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis prefers a tank of at least 10 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Pseudochromis porphyreus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meat treats, Mysis Shrimp, prepared foods.
Level of Care: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Range: Indo-Pacific.
General Notes: Pseudochromis porphyreus, Lubbock & Goldman 1974, the Magenta Dottyback. An early Dottyback that has fallen out of favor in the abundance of other showier species. The fish is not easily intimidated by other fish and will defend it's territory against fish many times it's size. Not a suitable fish for a peaceful tank community.
We had one that killed a couple of fish the same size as him, and when we set up a reef tank we were going to put him in there, and could not get him out of what was going to be an aggressive tank. He was in there with a 5" Clown Trigger, and 3" Niger Trigger. He hid a little more, but I never saw the triggers go after him, and during feeding time the pseudo would swim right in front of the triggers to get food. Had him with cleaner shrimp, and he never bothered them.