{"product_id":"bicolor-dottyback-pictichromis-paccagnellae-saltwater","title":"Bicolor Dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bicolor Dottyback (\u003cem\u003ePictichromis paccagnellae\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most eye-catching small reef fish in the hobby: brilliant magenta from the snout to mid-body, then razor-cut transition to electric yellow on the back half. It maxes out around 3 inches, is reef-safe with corals and motile inverts, and has a bold personality that fills out a 30+ gallon mixed reef. Pair it with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and reef-safe livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDottybacks are semi-aggressive cave-dwellers. They claim a rockwork hole as home base and dart out to grab pods, mysis, and pellets. Provide plenty of live rock with overhangs and crevices and this fish will reward you with constant out-front activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum. A long footprint with rockwork hideouts is more important than tall depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Frozen mysis, brine, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Will also eat live copepods and small bristleworms in the rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice daily. Vary the menu to keep colors saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive. Bold for its size, will defend a chosen cave from much larger tank mates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes with corals. Will pick at very small ornamental shrimp; large cleaner shrimp and hermits are safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip acclimate over 45 to 60 minutes. Lights off for the first few hours to let it find a cave without harassment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePictichromis paccagnellae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBicolor Dottyback, Royal Dottyback, False Gramma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePseudochromidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 in (7.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes (caution with very small ornamental shrimp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly. A second Bicolor Dottyback in the same system almost always ends with one dead unless the tank is very large and rockwork is split into clearly distinct territories. Do not mix with other dottyback species. Good company for most clownfish, larger gobies, wrasses, tangs, and Anthias. Avoid pairing with very timid or slow eaters (small jawfish, juvenile firefish) since the Dottyback will out-compete them at meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe with hard and soft corals, clams, snails, larger crabs, and adult cleaner shrimp. Tiny sexy shrimp and very small ornamental shrimp may be picked off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-premium-saltwater-fish-food-pellets-2oz\"\u003eBRS Premium Saltwater Fish Food Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — daily staple sinking pellet sized for small to mid reef fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-pellets-saltwater-2mm-4oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Pellets 2 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein meaty pellet that brings out the magenta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e — easy-store frozen alternative for daily feedings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-tigger-feast-live-tigriopus-copepods\"\u003eReef Nutrition Tigger Feast\u003c\/a\u003e — live copepods to seed the rockwork and give the Dottyback natural prey to hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — keep parameters rock-solid with a quality synthetic salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it nip my corals or clean-up crew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo to corals, no to snails and larger hermits. Be cautious with very small ornamental shrimp (sexy shrimp, baby cleaners). Adult cleaner and skunk shrimp are usually left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a Royal Gramma?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Royal Gramma (\u003cem\u003eGramma loreto\u003c\/em\u003e) has a soft, blended fade between the purple and yellow halves. The Bicolor Dottyback has a sharp, knife-edge split between magenta and yellow. The Gramma is more peaceful; the Dottyback is more bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStrongly discouraged unless your tank is at least 100 gallons with multiple isolated rockwork sections. Even then, one tends to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really stay this colorful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with a varied protein-rich diet (mysis, brine, pellets, occasional pods). Color holds for the fish's life of roughly 5 to 7 years in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48824228217051,"sku":"1260017","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_75069515-0d14-412f-a928-ac1cd4639fcc.jpg?v=1780244202","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bicolor-dottyback-pictichromis-paccagnellae-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}