{"id":2768,"date":"2026-02-16T23:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-streak-pygmy-basslet-pseudochromis-springeri\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:33","slug":"blue-streak-pygmy-basslet-pseudochromis-springeri","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-streak-pygmy-basslet-pseudochromis-springeri","title":{"rendered":"Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet Pseudochromis Springeri"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"81\">Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet (<em data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"58\">Pseudochromis springeri<\/em>) \u2013 Store Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"102\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"100\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"409\">The Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet, also known as Springer&#8217;s Dottyback, is a striking and hardy marine fish featuring a deep black body highlighted by brilliant electric-blue streaks. Compact, active, and full of personality, it\u2019s a fantastic choice for adding color and energy to reef or community aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"426\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"607\">Native to the Red Sea and the Western Indian Ocean, this species inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas where it darts among crevices for shelter and hunting small invertebrates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"625\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"861\">A carnivorous species that thrives on a varied diet of meaty marine foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality frozen or pellet foods. Feed once or twice daily for best health and coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"884\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"882\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1142\">Generally peaceful when kept with other small to medium community fish. It can be housed with gobies, clownfish, wrasses, and similar-sized reef-safe species. Avoid keeping multiple dottybacks in small tanks or pairing with very timid or slow-moving fish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1163\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1366\">Mildly territorial, especially in smaller aquariums. Providing rockwork and hiding spaces helps reduce aggression and allows the Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet to establish its own territory comfortably.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1393\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1583\">Ideal for beginner to intermediate marine aquarists. Hardy, easy to feed, and reef-safe, this species adapts well to aquarium life and is suitable for both nano and larger reef systems.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1612\"><strong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1610\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<li data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1659\">\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1659\"><strong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1631\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1675\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1704\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1734\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1927\">Vibrant, hardy, and full of personality, the Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet is a perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a splash of color and activity to their marine aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet (Pseudochromis springeri) \u2013 Store Description Overview The Blue Streak Pygmy Basslet, also known as Springer&#8217;s Dottyback, is a striking and hardy marine fish featuring a deep black body highlighted by brilliant electric-blue streaks. 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