
One of the most sought after, beautiful and fun reef fish to have in the aquarium is the Orchid Dottyback, otherwise known as the Fridmans dottyback. Their bright violet color attracts most hobbyists, although up until recently they commanded a price tag of nearly $100 each. Thanks to efforts of captive breeders, the Orchid Dottyback can now be purchased for around $30. .. more »
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One of the most beautiful and most sought-after marine reef fish is the Bicolor Dottyback, also known as the Bicolor Pseudochromis. They are amongst the hardiest fish available and are very easy to maintain if given the proper aquarium environment. They originate in the Western Pacific ocean, but are also captive bred to make them more readily available. more »

One of the most interesting and sought-after marine reef fish is the Indigo Dottyback, also known as the Indigo Pseudochromis. They are a hybrid of the Orchid Dottyback and the Striped Dottyback. Their parent species originate in the Red Sea, but are also captive bred to make them more readily available to aquarium enthusiasts. . more »

The Strawberry Dottyback, otherwise known as the Pseudochromis porphyreus, is a brilliantly colored fish whose species originate in the Indo-Pacific oceans. Known for their elusive yet aggressive behavior, Strawberry Dottyback should only be included in an aggressive community reef where the Dottyback will be the smallest fish in the tank. more »
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