{"product_id":"indigo-dottyback-fish","title":"Indigo Dottyback Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indigo Pseudochromis, also known as the Orchid Dottyback or Fridman's Dottyback, is a captivating and popular choice for reef aquariums due to its vibrant purple coloration and relatively peaceful nature. Its slender body is a striking, uniform indigo or orchid purple, often with a darker stripe running from the eye to the gill cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended for a single Indigo Pseudochromis, with larger tanks needed for housing multiple individuals or in a community setting. Provide ample live rock with plenty of crevices and caves for hiding and establishing territories. While generally considered reef-safe, they may occasionally nip at very small, ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, the Indigo Pseudochromis is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning they are born female and can change to male. In the aquarium, it is difficult to distinguish between sexes visually. Breeding in captivity is possible but requires specific conditions and is not commonly achieved by hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigo Pseudochromis is a carnivorous fish and readily accepts a varied diet of meaty foods. Offer a mix of high-quality marine flake and pellet foods, as well as frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other small crustaceans. Feed small amounts multiple times a day. They typically reach a maximum size of around 3 inches in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudochromis fridmani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53075735183649,"sku":"TT-6187-S","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075735216417,"sku":"TT-6187-M","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075735249185,"sku":"TT-6187-L","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/Indigo-Dottyback.webp?v=1784977677","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/indigo-dottyback-fish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}