{"product_id":"ora-captive-bred-orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani","title":"ORA Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eORA Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a splash of intense violet color to your reef with the \u003cstrong\u003eORA Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback\u003c\/strong\u003e. Native to the Red Sea, \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis fridmani\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking small marine fish known for its vivid magenta-purple coloration, active personality, and tendency to dart through caves and rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1.25–1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudochromis fridmani\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid Dottyback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ORA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25–1.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid Dottybacks naturally seek out caves, ledges, and crevices, so provide plenty of rockwork and hiding areas where the fish can establish a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of appropriately sized marine foods, including \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, krill, quality marine pellets, and other meaty foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species naturally feeds on small planktonic prey and generally adapts readily to prepared aquarium foods. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaptive-Bred by ORA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Orchid Dottyback is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred by ORA\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Fish Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish ship \u003cstrong\u003eMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via Priority Overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e in insulated packaging with appropriate temperature-control materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat \u003cstrong\u003e$39.99 Live Animal Priority Overnight Shipping fee\u003c\/strong\u003e applies to all live animal orders regardless of order value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping may be delayed due to severe weather, extreme temperatures, holidays, carrier disruptions, or other conditions that could compromise livestock safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligible livestock is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any DOA must be reported with clear photographs within \u003cstrong\u003e12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals naturally vary in coloration, size, markings, and appearance. Product photographs are representative and may not depict the exact individual received.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227021566261,"sku":"ora-OrcDottyb","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/orchid__93872.jpg?v=1785375584","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/ora-captive-bred-orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}