Glossary:
For a colorful addition to your tank with a distinctive purple sheen, you may want to get the Orchid dottyback, or Pseuodchormis fridmani. Also known as the Fridman’s dottyback, this fish is a potentially great-looking addition to your tank, but keep in mind that it’s among the more aggressive species.
If you think you have room for a more aggressive fish, the Orchid dottyback is a great selection.
The Orchid dottyback is pretty flexible when it comes to food. Although they lean more toward the carnivorous, you can also feed them herbivorous foods. Ideally, you should feed this fish a combination of meaty foods such as brine shrimp and plants in the form of pellets or flakes.
Keep an eye on the fish’s coloration to determine its health—any decrease in vibrancy could indicate that you need to feed the fish a hardier meal.
Here are a few key facts to know about the Orchid dottyback that might interest you:
As long as you keep the Orchid dottyback in a spacious tank with ample room to hide, you shouldn’t have to worry about this fish getting too aggressive on you. At the same time, you should ensure your dottyback’s tank mates can hold their own against it.
Other tank mates for this fish could include other fish of similar demeanor and size, but avoid more aggressive potential predators such as lionfish, eels, triggerfish, groupers, or snappers. Also, you shouldn’t keep more than one dottyback unless it’s part of a pair or if there’s enough room for all of them to claim their territory.
You’ll be able to buy Orchid dottybacks at the following online stores, among others:
The Orchid dottyback can make a great choice with the right conditions and care. It may be aggressive, but the ideal environment for this fish can make it a worthwhile and very colorful addition to your saltwater tank.