Bicolor Pseudochromis

[Arkayology]

I bought a Bicolor Pseudochromis today and have a couple of questions. First, I have a Coral Banded Shrimp and am wondering if they will get along well or if I should just return the Bicolor Pseudochromis all together.

Second, I am wondering if anyone has experience with feeding this fish pellet food? I may try and ween it onto the pellets but I am not sure.

Comments and suggestions?

 

[flameangel9]

Well I had one with a coral banded shrimp without issues. The pseudo's are very aggressive towards similiarly shaped fish and smaller fish. They are also carnivors they will eat small crustaceans. I bought a small pistol shrimp less than a 1/2 inch and mine ate it. Also was watching a hermit switch shells one day when my pseudo came swooping in and grabbed him. Mine fought with a damsel, six line and cleaner wrasse. When I switched to a larger tank he didn't get an invite. They are very colorful fish a little downside. Just depends on whom they will be sharing the tank with.

 

[Arkayology]

Any info about feeding it? I want to try pellets instead of krill/shrimp cubes.

 

[Peter Eichler]

Some will take them, some won't, just depends on the individual fish. The only way to find out is to give it a try... Also, the Bicolors can be terrors and if you want to add other small fish you may want to consider returning it for that reason alone.

 

[billdogg]

My pseudochromis will eat anything I put in the tank. He is such a terror that he now lives with my 4' undulated moray. Eat That!

 

[Arkayology]

Mine seems to be shy, but the moment he starts to pick on my clown or CBS, I am giving him the boot.