Pseudochromis porphyreus

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Strawberry Fish
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
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

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[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

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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

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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
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