Bicolor dottyback
Pictichromis paccagnellae
FishSaltwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Reef safe
- Yes
- Recommended tank
- 100 L
- Maximum size
- 7 cm
- Temperature
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 8–8.4
- Diet
- Carnivore
Care at a glance
With its sharp line between purple up front and bright yellow behind, the bicolor dottyback is one of the most colourful small predators for the reef tank — and at under eight centimetres, also one of the most compact.
Do not let the size fool you: dottybacks are notoriously territorial and will chase off similar-shaped fish such as the royal gramma without mercy. Keep only one per tank, add it last, and provide plenty of rock crevices to retreat into.
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