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Fish of the Week: Orchid Dottyback

Meet our Orchid Dottyback
Orchid Dottybacks are quite easy to keep. Orchid Dottybacks are moderately territorial, but more than one can be kept per tank, as long as the tank has plenty of hiding places. Because they like to hide, they may only come out during feeding time. The Orchid Dottyback lay eggs in a mass that is usually deposited in small nooks or caves and tended by the male. The eggs hatch in about 3-4 days and are larval for 28-30 days.

What does it eat?
Brine, shrimp, krill, mysid shrimp, finely chopped seafoods and frozen preparations

Where is it found?
Red Sea

The Orchid Dottyback is found in the Red Sea