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Orchid Dottyback
Pseudochromis fridmani
Family: Pseudochromidae
📍 Red Sea
Vivid orchid-purple throughout — one of the most coveted nano reef fish. A Red Sea endemic that is now tank-bred widely. Bold personality for its size; can be aggressive to smaller fish.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- carnivore — mysis, pellets
- maxSize
- 3 inches
- minTankSize
- 10 gallons
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
73°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Jun high)
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