This fish is known as
Orchid Dottyback, Purple Dottyback, Magenta and Strawberry Dottyback and the correct latin name is
Pseudochromis fridmani. It belongs to the
Dottyback family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful in aquariums.
Orchid Dottyback can grow up to 7 cm what is approximately 2 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 840cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 130 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Orchid Dottyback fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
A carnivore; Requires meat. Mysis Shrimp for example.

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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 10:58:36 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 10:58:36 UTC 2007
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