Pseudochromis porphyreus
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| Strawberry Fish | |
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| Strawberry Fish | |
| Species | Pseudochromis porphyreus |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Strawberry Fish, Purple Pseudochromis, Magenta Dottyback, Purple Dottyback
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Pretty but highly aggressive fish. Keep with larger fish only, smaller fish will be terrorised, including fish of the same species. Will also attack shrimp, keep with armoured crustaceans only.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- A small slender fish with a vivid violet coloured body, clear fins and blue around the eyes
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Pseudochromis porphyreus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Strawberry Fish , Strawberry Fish, Purple Pseudochromis, Magenta Dottyback, and Purple Dottyback |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Pseudochromidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 3 in (7.62 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.2 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Pseudochromis porphyreus |
