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Orange Dottyback
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Orange Dottyback

Pseudochromis aldabraensis

The neon dottyback or neon dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) is a fish commonly kept in marine aquariums. It is the hardier of the non-tank raised pseudochromises. They like to stay at the bottom of their tank, so do not be alarmed. They get along extremely well with blue damsels (and other kinds of damselfish). Otherwise, they can be fairly aggressive.

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