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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Orchid Dottyback is a strikingly beautiful saltwater aquarium fish, known for its vibrant purple coloration. Native to the Red Sea, it is a popular choice among aquarists due to its hardy nature and small size.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Orchid Dottyback is considered reef safe, but may pose a threat to small, ornamental shrimp or very small fish.
Environment
The Orchid Dottyback prefers a well-structured environment with plenty of hiding spots. The tank should have ample rockwork and crevices for them to hide and establish territories.
Behavior
Despite its small size, the Orchid Dottyback can be quite territorial, especially towards other small, bottom-dwelling fish. It is known to be a burrower, often hiding in the rockwork of the aquarium.
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Owner Reviews
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@SassyTurtle12
Aggression varies by individual, but mine is peaceful. Would still recommend adding last to a tank though. Spends most of the time around the rock work and in the bottom 1/3 of the tank, but is usually out and about during the day. Definitely can be feisty to smaller fish at times and may bother overly peaceful, bottom-dwelling fish like firefish. Pros: striking burst of color, easy to keep, most peaceful of the dottybacks Cons: may be aggressive towards smaller tank mates; aggression varies by individual Availability: can be difficult to find
Jasia
@Jasia17750
Hated this fish! Was very mean and as nice of a color it had it was not worth it. Constantly bullying other fish no matter where they were in my 75 gallon. Would not buy again.
Christian
@Christian27484
Mean little guy
Christian
@Christian27484
Very colorful fish for a small tank but can be very rude to fellow tankmates, proceed with caution.
Dave
@milld119
I love the coloring of this fish!!! I’m red/green colorblind so I think he is blue but everyone tells me it’s purple. No matter what color, I LOVE IT!!!
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Price History
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Indigo Dottyback
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$ 35.00 | Cultivated Reef | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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C/B Fridmani Pseudochromis (Pseudochromis Fridmani)
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$ 47.00 | Reef Beauties | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback, Captive-Bred
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$ 55.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 25.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 25.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Captive-Bred Electric Indigo Dottyback
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$ 45.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Proaquatix Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback, Captive-Bred
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$ 44.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 25.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 25.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Proaquatix Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Captive-Bred Electric Indigo Dottyback
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$ 45.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Fragbox Corals | Mar 17, 2025 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Fragbox Corals | Mar 17, 2025 | View |
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Captive-Bred Orchid Dottyback - Pseudochromis fridmani
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$ 40.00 | Aquarium Fish Depot | Mar 15, 2025 | View |
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Indigo Dottyback - Captive Bred
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$ 32.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 14, 2025 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback Fridmani - Captive Bred
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$ 32.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 14, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Candy Corals | Feb 23, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Candy Corals | Jan 22, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 40.00 | Candy Corals | Jan 1, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Indigo Dottyback
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$ 40.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 4, 2024 | View |
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Indigo Dottyback - Aquacultured - USA
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$ 31.00 | World Wide Coral | Nov 27, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 21, 2024 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
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$ 40.00 | Cultivated Reef | Nov 1, 2024 | View |
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Indigo Dottyback
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$ 35.00 | Cultivated Reef | Nov 1, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Candy Corals | Oct 26, 2024 | View |
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Purple Dottyback
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$ 50.00 | Fragbox Corals | Oct 2, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Indigo Dottyback
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$ 40.00 | Candy Corals | Oct 2, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 37.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 26, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 37.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 18, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 42.00 | Candy Corals | Jul 15, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 37.00 | Candy Corals | Jun 30, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 37.00 | Candy Corals | Jun 29, 2024 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Fragbox Corals | Jun 25, 2024 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Fragbox Corals | Jun 20, 2024 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
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$ 60.00 | Fragbox Corals | May 18, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 42.00 | Candy Corals | May 12, 2024 | View |
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Electric Indigo Dottyback
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$ 75.00 | Fragbox Corals | Apr 9, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
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$ 45.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 6, 2024 | View |
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Electric Indigo Dottyback
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$ 75.00 | Fragbox Corals | Mar 27, 2024 | View |
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Orchid Dottyback
Pseudochromis fridmani
