{"product_id":"captive-bred-springers-dottyback-pseudochromis-springeri","title":"Captive-Bred Springer’s Dottyback – Pseudochromis springeri","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-4462381105237\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-oqdmpla buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-grzhuzy buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-fzuuebr buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpringer’s Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePseudochromis springeri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is a small, striking marine fish native to the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its dark body is highlighted by vivid electric-blue markings concentrated around the head and along the dorsal region, giving this compact fish dramatic coloration despite its small adult size.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis springeri\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, where it lives among corals and rocky crevices at depths of approximately 2–60 meters. FishBase reports a maximum adult length of \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 cm, or about 2.2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited to aquarium life. Springer’s Dottybacks are hardy, active fish that spend much of their time exploring rockwork and moving in and out of caves and crevices. ORA describes the species as hardy and easy to maintain, while also noting that it can be territorial toward members of its own species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringer’s Dottybacks are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e because they do not normally damage corals. As with many dottybacks, however, caution is appropriate with very small ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis springeri\u003c\/em\u003e Lubbock, 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Springer’s Dottyback, Springeri Dottyback, Blue-Striped Dottyback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudochromidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.2 inches \/ 5.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–81°F; the species occurs naturally in tropical waters around 24–27°C \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide plenty of rockwork containing caves, overhangs, and narrow retreats. Dottybacks naturally inhabit reef crevices, and Springer’s Dottybacks frequently move through rocky structures rather than remaining continuously in open water. FishBase records the species among corals on lagoon and seaward reefs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpringer’s Dottybacks are active and territorial. They may defend a favored cave or section of rockwork and can be aggressive toward other \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly members of their own species. ORA recommends keeping them individually unless they are a compatible pair or housed in a sufficiently large aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e and suitable for coral aquariums. They are not considered coral predators. Because dottybacks are small carnivorous fishes, extremely small ornamental crustaceans should still be introduced with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied diet of appropriately sized meaty marine foods. Mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, and high-quality carnivorous pellets are all suitable. ORA specifically recommends frozen brine shrimp and mysis shrimp. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51731163906281,"sku":"TR AU2603","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-springers-dottyback-pseudochromis-springeri.jpg?v=1787752100","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-springers-dottyback-pseudochromis-springeri","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}