Good tank mates include Cirrhilabrus sp. wrasses, Centropyge sp. angels, clownfish, damsels, and hawkfish. Be sure to add the dottyback last in all occasions.

Are Dottybacks aggressive?

Although it's aggressive to docile fishes, it can be kept with damselfish, larger wrasses, surgeonfish, and angelfish.

Are Dottyback hardy fish?

The Orchid dottyback is a hardy fish that is fairly easy (by saltwater aquarium fish standards) bred in captivity. Since they are protogynous hermaphrodites, any two juvenile fish should technically be able to form a breeding pair, as long as they get along with each other.