2 Orchid dottybacks... MAYBE?

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Soooo I am still looking around for new fish and I came across a fish called an orchid dottyback. Can I keep 2 of them? Hard to take care of? Out often? Aggresive? Any other info would be great! Pictures of your
    dottyback would also be awesome! Thanks!::)
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    What size tank?

    They tend to stay in caves and are very aggressive, they can hold their own in an aggressive fish tank with much larger fish.

    They also tend to fight with each other.
     
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  3. Corailline

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    No images because every time I tried them they became monsters. They may not start out that way, but yes they can be very aggressive.
     
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  4. JJL

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    I have an RSM 130d (34 gallons) with 2 clowns and a coral beauty... can I get a pair?
     
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  5. JJL

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    Buuummmp
     
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    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    probably not a good idea in that small of a tank
     
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  7. 2in10

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    No way, you will end up with one shortly after adding them in.
     
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  8. JJL

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    Any suggestions then? Similar bright colored, small fish that I can get a pair of? Thanks!
     
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    Clowns but they might clean out your other fish if they decide to spawn.
     
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  10. JJL

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    I already have a pair of clowns... any other suggestions?
     
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