Pictichromis paccagnellae
| Common Names: | Royal Dottyback |
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| Family: | Pseudochromidae |
| Category: | Basses |
| Distribution: | Pacific - Western; Tropical Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Very territorial species, never more than one should be kept in a system, unless the system is 80 gallons or larger, and even in those conditions territorial disputes are common. Wrasses, gobies, other pseudochromis and Anthias should be avoided. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Easily cared for, they are great beginner fish. Will readily accept brine shrimp and meaty fares, but will also accept flake and dried foods. Hoods should be placed on tanks, as these fish are known jumpers. Very hardy species, and will tolerate fluctuating water qualities better than other species. Caves for hiding are preferred. Liverock decor should be abundant. Royal Dottybacks are very tolerant of small setups and variable conditions. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males tend to show brighter colours, and occasionally with longer unpaired fins. |
| Breeding: | Spawning in aquariums has been observed |
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| Main Colours: | Purple, Yellow |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dan |
| Submitted By: | Dan |
| Contributors: | Racso, sirbooks |
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