Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
375,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Pseudochromis fridmani – Klausewitz, 1968 |
| Local name | Orchid Dottyback |
| Family | Pseudochromidae – Pictichromis |
| Origin | The Red Sea |
| Max length | 6 cm (2,4″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 50 l (13 gal) |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
| Reef safe | Reef safe |
| Aggressiveness | Might be aggressive towards other species |
Feed
| Recommended | Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods…) |
| Mostly | Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs…) |
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Description
Description
Beware of
| Jumps out of open aquaria |
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| This species is known to jump out of open aquaria. |
| Threat towards crustaceans |
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| This species poses a threat towards shrimps and crabs etc., which are relatively small. |
Keep in mind
| Requires a varied diet |
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| This species must be fed with an appropriately varied diet. |
| Number of fish |
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| This species can live with many of its own kind, when provided with enough space. |
| Hiding places |
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| This species needs good hiding places, for example, between live rocks. |
| Hermaphroditic |
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This species can change gender from female to male. When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role. |
| Bred in captivity |
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| This species can be bred in captivity, one can therefore consider asking your local fish store for a captive bred specimen. |
| Docile |
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| This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish. |
| Can be aggressive |
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| This species can be aggressive when kept together with fish that are very similar, or if they are not provided with adequate space. |
Additional information
Additional information
| Size | S, M, L |
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Reviews (1)
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copra222 (verified owner) –
Amazing color