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Royal Dottyback
Pseudochromis paccagnella
The Royal Dotty back, also known as the bicolour dotty back, is two striking colors divided in the middle the front of the fish is a vivid purple and the rear is bright yellow. This fish should be housed individually in the home aquarium
A 120 litre or larger aquarium should be provided. The Royal Dotty back will not be intimidated by other fish and will defend its territory against fish two to three times its size, but gets along with many other common marine fish. It will eat ornamental shrimp and is a predator of bristle worms.
The diet should consist of meaty foods including brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 2cm - 4cm, Large 4cm - 6cm
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Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 100 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Indo-Pacific
- Temp (C):
- 22-26 C
- Max Size:
- 7.5cm
- Family:
- Pseudochromidae
- Reef Compatible:
- Yes
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Royal Dottyback
Medium 2 - 4cm
- 1 or more items - £9.50
Large 4 - 6cm
- 1 or more items - £14.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Royal Dottyback with these other fish:
