Bicolor Dottyback - Pictichromis paccagnellae

Bicolor Chromis Pictichromis paccagnellae

  The Bicolor Chromis, also known as the Bicolor Pseudochromis, is a rarer chromis fish that changes color with maturity. It develops into a half purple and half-yellow adult coloration. As this fish matures it also becomes somewhat more aggressive toward other tank mates. You can find it as part of our pseudochromis collection of fish.

• Scientific Name: Pictichromis paccagnellae
• Family Name: Pseudochromidae
• Geographic Range: Indo-Pacific reef environments
• Feeding Classification: Carnivorous predator feeding on small crustaceans
• Recommended Aquarium Temperature: 72–78°F
• Water Chemistry Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4
• Marine Hardness Recommendation: 8–12 dKH
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Primary Colors: Purple and Yellow
• Reef Compatibility: Reef safe with caution around very small shrimp species
• Behavioral Observation: Frequently claims caves and rocky territories
• Adult Size Expectation: Up to 3 inches
• Habitat Environment: Coral reefs and reef ledges
• Coloration Features: Purple front half transitioning into a yellow rear section