How difficult is it to keep Orchid Dottyback?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Orchid Dottyback?

The ideal temperature for Orchid Dottyback is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Orchid Dottyback?

The average lifespan of Orchid Dottyback is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Orchid Dottyback get?

Orchid Dottyback typically reaches 5-7cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Orchid Dottyback?

Orchid Dottyback feeds on: Frozen food, Artificial feed. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Orchid Dottyback?

The price of Orchid Dottyback varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Orchid Dottyback

Beginner

Pseudochromis fridmani

A small marine fish with beautiful orchid-like vivid purple. Hardy and adds color to tanks.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

23〜26℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

5-7cm

Diet

Frozen food, Artificial feed

About

The orchid dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) is endemic to the Red Sea, a small pseudochromid with an orchid-purple body and a fine black line through the eye. Adults stay at 5-7 cm and suit tanks from 60 cm up. Where most dottybacks are pugnacious, this one is unusually peaceful and reef-safe, which has made it a favourite accent fish for reef tanks. It likes to live in crevices, so an aquascape with interconnected caves settles it and brings it out into the open during the day. It feeds readily on frozen and prepared foods. Almost all stock in the trade is captive-bred, which makes it hardier and better adapted to aquarium life than wild fish — another reason it suits beginners and intermediate keepers.

Lifespan of the Orchid Dottyback

The Orchid Dottyback lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Orchid Dottyback

The Orchid Dottyback grows to 5-7cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Orchid Dottyback

The ideal water temperature for the Orchid Dottyback is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

5-7cm

Temperature

23〜26℃

Diet

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 22–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Salinity: 33–35 ppt
Min. Tank: 114 L

PeacefulReef safe

Sources: LiveAquaria

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Pseudochromis fridmani Klausewitz, 1968

Authority databases: WoRMS · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / Ministry of the Environment Specified Animal List / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Species

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.