Is a orchid Dotty back compata

[Andynz2000]

Hi guys.

Is a orchid dottyback too aggressive for my tank? Is it compatible?
I’ve got a aqua one minireef 120 ( 120litre display, 30 litre sump).
My most territorial fish is a fisherman’s flasher wrasse; she sometimes chases my coral goby but it doesn’t attack it just sort of defends it territory.

I also have two juvenile clowns, a small citrines coral goby and small red scooter dragonet and lawnmower blenny.

would a dottyback also be a bad idea if I want to add a Royal gramma later?

 

[davidcalgary29]

I love orchid dottybacks and would recommend a pair of captive-bred specimens for most tanks...but I honestly don't think that you've got the right aquascape for this species. Orchid dottybacks are cave/rock dwellers, and need lots of safe zones and hiding spaces to which they can retreat when threatened. Without these, you may well see the aggression problems that have made many people swear off these fish. And that's a shame, because they're spectacularly beautiful.

Well-adjusted orchid dottybacks in suitable homes would not bother any of your listed fish. I have a pair in my 65g with a fairy wrasse (and a chiseltooth wrasse, and a couple of dwarf angels), and they're very docile.