Pseudochromis diadema
| Identification | A bright magenta-purple lower body with a yellow upper back and head, and a thin purple stripe running through the eye and along the crown (the “diadem”). Small, brilliant and hardy. |
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| Maximum Length | 2.4″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific — captive-bred widely available |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe. Will not harm corals; may eat very small ornamental shrimp. |
Behavior
Hardy, bold and colorful, but can be territorial and feisty toward small, docile tankmates despite its size. Provide rockwork with caves. Captive-bred specimens are especially adaptable and add a brilliant splash of color to a reef.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, frozen preparations and pellet; feeds eagerly.
Cautions
Pugnacious for its size — add it last and avoid housing with very timid fish.