{"product_id":"captive-bred-orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani","title":"Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback – Pseudochromis fridmani","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1383819706453\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrchid Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePseudochromis fridmani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is a brilliantly colored small marine fish prized for its intense violet-purple coloration and manageable adult size. Native exclusively to the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species naturally inhabits reef environments where it is commonly associated with vertical rock faces, overhangs, and small holes and crevices. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its vivid appearance, the Orchid Dottyback remains quite small. The scientifically documented maximum total length is \u003cstrong\u003e6.3 cm, approximately 2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. In its natural habitat it occurs at depths from approximately 1–60 meters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\/tank raised\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid Dottybacks are hardy aquarium inhabitants and readily accept prepared foods. Although territorial behavior can occur, particularly around favored hiding places, this species is considered relatively manageable for a dottyback. ORA describes them as moderately territorial and notes that multiple individuals can sometimes be maintained when adequate hiding spaces are provided. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis fridmani\u003c\/em\u003e Klausewitz, 1968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid Dottyback, Fridman’s Dottyback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudochromidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ moderately territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible; caution with very small mobile invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches (6.3 cm total length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous \/ zooplanktivorous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide plenty of rockwork with caves, overhangs, and narrow crevices. This closely reflects the species' natural habitat, where \u003cem\u003eP. fridmani\u003c\/em\u003e shelters in small holes along vertical reef faces and beneath overhangs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Orchid Dottyback can be territorial but is generally considered one of the more manageable dottybacks for community reef aquariums. Territorial disputes are most likely with other dottybacks or fishes competing for similar hiding places. Providing numerous retreats helps minimize conflict. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid Dottybacks generally leave corals and other sessile reef invertebrates alone. However, because they are small carnivorous predators, caution is appropriate with very small ornamental crustaceans and other tiny mobile invertebrates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied diet of appropriately sized meaty marine foods, including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, krill, finely chopped marine foods, and high-quality marine pellets. In nature they emerge from their reef shelters to capture passing zooplankton, and captive-bred individuals readily adapt to prepared aquarium foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51731769917673,"sku":"TR AU2606","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani.jpg?v=1787760936","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}