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Springeri Dottyback
Pseudochromis springeri
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Perciformes›Pseudochromidae
📍 Red Sea (endemic)
Captive-bred Red Sea dottyback with a striking blue-black body with vivid blue iridescence. One of the few peaceful dottybacks — tank-raised specimens are much less aggressive than wild-caught. Reef-safe and hardy.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- carnivore/small invertebrates
- maxSize
- 2.5 inches
- salinity
- SG 1.020–1.025
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
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Temperature
75–82°F
24–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 84°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Jun high)