{"product_id":"orchid-dottyback","title":"Orchid Dottyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid Dottyback: The Peaceful Purple Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrchid Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pseudochromis fridmani), also commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eFridman's Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most highly sought-after and well-regarded small marine fish in the hobby. Unlike many of its aggressive Dottyback relatives, the Orchid Dottyback is celebrated for its comparatively mellow temperament and stunning coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the Red Sea, this fish showcases a brilliant, solid magenta-purple body that appears to glow, especially under blue lighting. It is a small species, reaching a maximum adult size of only 2.5 to 3 inches (6-7.5 cm). Its diminutive size and hardiness make it an excellent choice for nano reefs and standard community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its popularity and success in captive breeding, the vast majority of Orchid Dottybacks available to hobbyists today are aquacultured, which generally results in a hardier, less aggressive specimen that is already accustomed to prepared aquarium foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Orchid Dottyback is a Carnivore, preying on small benthic invertebrates and zooplankton in its natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the aquarium, it readily accepts a varied diet of meaty, frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped marine foods. It will also take high-quality flakes and pellets. Feed 1–2 times per day. A varied, vitamin-enriched diet is necessary to preserve its intense purple coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial. While significantly more peaceful than other Pseudochromis species, it is territorial and will fiercely defend its chosen cave or crevice. It may harass smaller or very shy fish like Dartfish and slow-moving Gobies. Do not mix with other Dottybacks or fish of a very similar body shape\/coloration (like the False Gramma).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe. This is one of the safest Dottybacks for a reef tank. It will not bother corals, clams, or large motile invertebrates (like snails and large crabs). 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