ORA Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)

Add a splash of intense violet color to your reef with the ORA Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback. Native to the Red Sea, Pseudochromis fridmani is a striking small marine fish known for its vivid magenta-purple coloration, active personality, and tendency to dart through caves and rockwork.

Captive bred by ORA, the Orchid Dottyback is hardy, readily accepts prepared foods, and makes an excellent addition to established reef and saltwater aquariums when paired with appropriate tankmates. The supplier lists an approximate purchase size of 1.25–1.5 inches.

Care Information

Scientific Name: Pseudochromis fridmani
Common Name: Orchid Dottyback
Aquaculture: Captive Bred
Breeder: ORA
Approximate Purchase Size: 1.25–1.5 Inches
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive / Territorial
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Safe: Yes

Aquarium & Compatibility

Orchid Dottybacks naturally seek out caves, ledges, and crevices, so provide plenty of rockwork and hiding areas where the fish can establish a territory.

They can be moderately territorial, particularly toward similar fish. ORA notes that multiple individuals can be kept when sufficient hiding spaces are available, although compatibility can never be guaranteed and individual temperament varies.

Feeding

Offer a varied diet of appropriately sized marine foods, including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, krill, quality marine pellets, and other meaty foods.

The species naturally feeds on small planktonic prey and generally adapts readily to prepared aquarium foods.

Captive-Bred by ORA

This Orchid Dottyback is captive bred by ORA and ships directly from ORA facilities. Captive-bred fish provide an aquarium-raised alternative to wild collection and are accustomed to life in captive systems.

Live Fish Shipping

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Eligible livestock is protected by our Arrive Alive Guarantee. Any DOA must be reported with clear photographs within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery.

Live animals naturally vary in coloration, size, markings, and appearance. Product photographs are representative and may not depict the exact individual received.