Galaxy Dottyback

[mumbles]

Galaxy Dottyback (Pseudochromis steenei) Thoughts on one of these in a 34g reef tank dominated by sps ? It would be the only fish . If not one of these any suggestions ?

 

[Sheol]

You should be fine, unless it bites you that is! ROFLOL
Seriously aggressive, but not a threat to sessile inverts..

Matthew

 

[dvmsn]

Is that the only fish you are planning to keep in the tank?

 

[mumbles]

Yes but I'm wondering if it will harass my cuc or any shrimps ?

 

[dvmsn]

cuc=OK, shrimp=expensive meal. If you are going to get a completely mean dottyback, might I suggest the oblique lined dottyback

These guys are absolute stunners in person. The edge of the scales are outlined in blue on a hotpink background. Possible the nicest fish I have ever seen in person and they stay a smaller size.

 

[Sheol]

And they don't bite their owners. Steeni will even attack divers, they are the most aggressive Pseudochromis you can find..

Matthew

 

[mumbles]

thx guys ill check out the oblique one . I wasnt looking for a mean fish lol my wife and i just thought he looked cool the galaxy that is . We are open to any suggestions honestly id like to have a peacefull tank where they all get along lol whether it be one fish or several .

 

[Sheol]

Did you look at the teeth on that puppy? ROFLOL

Matthew

 

[mumbles]

lol ,alright how does this sound a red velvet fairy wrasse , tail spot blenny or midas blenny , and or a scissortail dartfish , and maybe a goby ? lol :spin2:

 

[mumbles]

Ttt

 

[small alien]

I have not kept fairies but I believe 34g is on the small side. Most of them get around 5". Flashers tend to be smaller. Blenny, dartfish and goby (if you mean a small one) should be fine.