Purple Dottyback (Pseudochromis porphyreus)
Fish in the family Plesiopidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Vivid purple-blue body with a stockier, compressed profile typical of dottybacks. Rounded dorsal and anal fins, with fine-tipped pectoral fins. No distinctive spotting or patterns; coloration is uniformly intense purple with darker undertones.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans and meaty foods in the wild. In captivity, offer high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small chopped seafood, supplemented with quality dry pellets. Feed twice daily.
Difficulty and care for the Purple Dottyback
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and the Philippines to Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef.
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