Can I keep a purple Dottyback in a relatively peaceful tank

[Shane808262]

Hi I want to add a splash of purple to my 55 gallon fish only with what’s becoming live rock tank. I want to add either a basslet or a Dottyback that will add that beautiful purple to my tank. I wanted a Royal gramma but can’t find any in my local area all I can find are normal purple Dottybacks that are $16.00. Should I just get the purple Dottyback or continue the search for a Royal gramma. I know grammas are less aggressive but how much more aggressive are purple Dottybacks. Can a purple Dottyback live in a 55 gallon with 2 clowns, 1 lemon butterfly fish, 1 flame angel and a tiny yellow tang that im growing out for my friends 125.

 

[Purplelobst92]

Hi I want to add a splash of purple to my 55 gallon fish only with what’s becoming live rock tank. I want to add either a basslet or a Dottyback that will add that beautiful purple to my tank. I wanted a Royal gramma but can’t find any in my local area all I can find are normal purple Dottybacks that are $16.00. Should I just get the purple Dottyback or continue the search for a Royal gramma. I know grammas are less aggressive but how much more aggressive are purple Dottybacks. Can a purple Dottyback live in a 55 gallon with 2 clowns, 1 lemon butterfly fish, 1 flame angel and a tiny yellow tang that im growing out for my friends 125.

It may become aggressive with other pseudochromis or fish with similar body shapes, they are a beautiful fish though.

 

[mattzang]

can you get an orchid instead?

 

[Shane808262]

can you get an orchid instead?

I would prefer the orchid if I could find one they are much prettier in my opinion.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Don't do it! Purple dottybacks can be quite problematic with peaceful tankmates. Be patient and wait for the gramma or orchid instead of getting the purple.

 

[madweazl]

I'm with eatbreakfast; wait for a gramma to become available. These pseudochromis are the spawn of Satan, especially in smaller tanks.

 

[ngoodermuth]

Don't do it! Purple dottybacks can be quite problematic with peaceful tankmates. Be patient and wait for the gramma or orchid instead of getting the purple.

+1 ! You will only have to fish it out shortly after... not worth it! The orchid or royal gramma are much, much better choices...

 

[nereefpat]

Black cap basslet is another (although pricey) good one.