{"product_id":"orchid-dottyback-fish","title":"Orchid Dottyback Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orchid Dottyback, *Pseudochromis fridmani*, is a captivating and highly sought-after species for the home aquarium. Its vibrant, uniform purple coloration is truly stunning, making it a standout in any reef or fish-only system. Unlike many other dottybacks, the Orchid Dottyback is generally peaceful and less aggressive, making it a better candidate for community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended for a single Orchid Dottyback, with larger tanks preferred for housing multiple individuals or in a community setting. Provide ample live rock with plenty of crevices and hiding places, as they are naturally shy and appreciate having areas to retreat. While generally reef-safe, they may occasionally nip at very small, sessile invertebrates, but this is uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orchid Dottyback is a carnivore and its diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods. Offer high-quality marine flakes and pellets, as well as frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Feeding small amounts multiple times a day is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between male and female Orchid Dottybacks is difficult, as there are no obvious external differences. While breeding in captivity has been achieved, it is considered challenging. They are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they are born female and can change to male. In a group, the largest and most dominant individual will typically become the male. They typically reach a 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 Beginner\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":53075736559905,"sku":"TT-6189-S","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075736592673,"sku":"TT-6189-M","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075736625441,"sku":"TT-6189-L","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/Orchid-Dottyback-Fish-7.jpg?v=1784977679","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/orchid-dottyback-fish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}