This marine aquarium fish is known as
Orchid Dottyback, Purple Dottyback, Magenta and Strawberry Dottyback and the correct latin name is
Pseudochromis fridmani. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Dottyback family. (
e) It's origin 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. 1 specimen basically needs at least 840cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 130 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold 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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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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