Pseudochromis fridmani (Orchid Dottyback}

DATA
Tank:- Reef type tank with coral and algae. 24 Gallons
SG.:- 1.028
Temperature:- 26oC
Maximum Length:- 6cm
Swimming area:- Usually near the bottom
Light:- Occasionally bright
Temperament:- Generally peaceful community fish
Nutrition:- Takes all commercial foods

Also known as the Fairy or Pygmy Basslet this taxonomical difference would appear to be a geographic phenomena, as basslets are from the family Grammidae. These are ideal fish for the home enthusiast, being small, colourful and active, easy to feed and hardy which makes them suitable for captivity, and they do well in a reef tank situation. Their natural diet includes small crustaceans and plankton but they will take all commercial foods such as freeze dried and flakes, quite readily.
Territorial by nature but with the provision of lots of hiding places e.g. nookks and crannies this should be kept to a minimum. Aggressive towards conspecies as a rule therefore best kept singly or as a mated pair. A small shoal will eventually produce a female so sexing is not a problem.
Listing all of the species in this family is too much so I have confined my list of families. Full listing of each family can be made available if you wish, simply e-mail me.

Pseudoanthias: Pseudochromis {Includes flavivertex and fridmani} Mirolabrichthys:

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