Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
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Orchid Dottyback
Orchid Dottyback
Pseudochromis fridmani
Moderate
56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL
56.8 Litres (15 US G.)
7.62 cm 5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.2 - 8.5
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
3-5 years
This animal is available captive bred
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Alternative names
- Orchid Dottyback, Fridman's Dottyback, Fridmani Pseudochromis
Sexing
- It is very difficult to visually sex this fish.
Tank compatibility
- A reef-safe fish that is useful as it preys on mantis shrimp and bristleworms as well as other pest invertebrates.
- It can be territorial, and will chase other fish, so is best kept either one Pseudochromis to a tank or if there is to be more than one Pseudochromis in the tank it should be spacious and they should be added at the same time.
Diet
- A carnivorous fish, will readily take mysis shrimp and prepared foods.
Feeding regime
- Feed twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Requires a mature tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places.
Behaviour
- A small fish that takes refuge in caves in live rock. As it becomes more confident in its surroundings it will swim in open water and will chase other similar-sized fish.
Identification
- A long vivid violet coloured body, a horizontal line crosses through the eye. The fins are violet-blue in colour, as are the eyes.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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