Fish of the Day: Diadem Dottyback

[revhtree]

Diadem Dottyback / Pseudochromis diadema

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pseudochromis diadema

COMMON NAME - Diadem Dottyback

SIZE - 2.4" (6 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied marine diet of live or frozen fare for carnivores, marine fish chopped, crustacean flesh, Mysid shrimp, Brine shrimp. Feed daily.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat smaller ornamental shrimps.

CAPTIVE CARE - Can be aggressive towards other fish species, will attack Damselfishes, Gobies, Grammas, Anthias, and smaller fish, will harass Cleaner Shrimps. Less aggressive with larger fish, prone to color loss, feed high quality vitamin enriched and color enhancing marine foods, small groups can be kept together in large tanks with plenty of cover and hiding places.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

These guys are soo cool for the price! I had one in my biocube for a while. He was very bold to say the least. I would easily compare these to a Damsel mixed with a Wrasee. Great Fish if you dont want shrimp, but he leaves most other things (but fish) alone.

 

[buddythelion]

They sure pack of punch for their size!

 

[revsgirl]

Beautiful!