DOTTYBACK – PURPLE PSEUDOCHROMIS Pseudochromis porphyreus

$39.99

The Purple Pseudochromis, also referred to as the Strawberry Dottyback, Magenta Dottyback, or Purple Dottyback, is native to the Indo-Pacific. A hardy, inexpensive and colorful fish, it is often mistaken for the closely-related Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) which has a black line through the eye and all purple fins. Though their adult size is small at approximately 3″, do no underestimate them, as the Purple pseudochromis can be quite territorial. Only one Purple pseudochromis should be kept per aquarium, and they will quarrel with fish that have a similar body shape. Fish in the genus Pseudochromis may be more sensitive to copper-based medications.

Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: Yes

General Description: The Purple Pseudochromis, also referred to as the Strawberry Dottyback, Magenta Dottyback, or Purple Dottyback, is native to the Indo-Pacific. A hardy, inexpensive and colorful fish, it is often mistaken for the closely-related Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) which has a black line through the eye and all purple fins. Though their adult size is small at approximately 3″, do no underestimate them, as the Purple pseudochromis can be quite territorial. Only one Purple pseudochromis should be kept per aquarium, and they will quarrel with fish that have a similar body shape. Fish in the genus Pseudochromis may be more sensitive to copper-based medications.

Diet Requirements: In the wild pseudochromis are primarily carnivorous. A diet largely consisting of high quality, vitamin enriched frozen preparations is absolutely necessary to maintain optimal health, coloration, and immune function. Such foods can include, but are not limited to, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, calanus, cyclopeeze and rotifers. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements. Multiple, small feedings per day rather than one large feeding will also create more of a natural environment for the Purple pseudochromis as it would feed in the wild. Pseudochromis may accept high quality flake and pellet foods.

Care Requirements: A minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal to house a Purple pseudochromis. They enjoy a variety of rock work and crevices to take refuge through or beneath during the day. Despite their small adult size, Purple pseudochromis are best suited for a more semi-aggressive to aggressive aquarium so long as they cannot be eaten by their tank mates. Some compatible options include triggerfish, tangs, larger angelfish, squirrelfish, hawkfish and damsels. Purple pseudochromis are reef safe and will not harm any coral or invertebrate. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 3/4″ to 1-1/4″; Medium: 1-1/4″ to 2″; Large: 2″ to 3″; X-Large: 3″+

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

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Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.