Purple Dottyback

Pseudochromis fridmani

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

3 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Aggressive

Description

The Purple Dottyback, also known as the Magenta Dottyback or Purple Pseudochromis, is a small, vibrantly colored saltwater fish. It has a striking purple or magenta body with a slender, elongated shape. The Purple Dottyback is known for its hardiness and adaptability, making it a popular choice among aquarists.

Reef Safe

Yes, Purple Dottybacks are generally considered reef safe. However, they may eat small, ornamental shrimp, and may also nip at small polyped stony corals and some soft corals.

Environment

Purple Dottybacks prefer a well-decorated tank with plenty of hiding spots. They like caves and crevices in live rock where they can hide and defend their territory. They can adapt to a variety of lighting conditions.

Behavior

These fish are known for their territorial nature. They can be aggressive towards other fish, especially those of similar size and shape. It's recommended to keep only one Purple Dottyback per tank unless it's a large tank with plenty of hiding spots.

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Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Prefers mysis but will eat anything

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

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Jasia17750

Jasia

@Jasia17750

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Pellets frozen flakes

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.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 50 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: PE Mysis

Mean little guy

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: PE Mysis

Very colorful fish for a small tank but can be very rude to fellow tankmates, proceed with caution.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
milld119

Dave

@milld119

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis shrimp, TDO

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!!!

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Hides Frequently
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Price History

Average Price:
$ 44.70
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$ 60.00 Fragbox Corals Jun 20, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Fragbox Corals May 18, 2024 View
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Captive Bred Orchid Dottyback
$ 42.00 Candy Corals May 12, 2024 View
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$ 45.00 Candy Corals Apr 6, 2024 View
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