Damsel – Assorted

*This fish is a marine species*

The Damselfish are suited for the beginner aquarist due to their hardy nature.They are colourful and highly active. Damselfish are typically semi-aggressive but can be kept in a community reef aquarium with the right tank mates. We select a range of assorted Damselfish for your order. Species vary depending on availability.

Native to reefs within the Indo-Pacific Region.

Note: Pictures examples of stock only. Assorted species supplied.

Features ofDamselfish:

• Smaller reef species
• Care level: Beginner
• Semi – Aggressive
• Reef compatible

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Heres a list of some of the best tank mates for yourDamselfish:

• Tangs
• Triggerfish.
• Angelfish
• Hawkfish
• Dottybacks

Due to semi-aggressive nature, tank mates need to be able to defend themselves. Do not keep with shy peaceful species. They can be competitive for food. House with invertebrates with caution.

Feeding:

Damselfish are omnivores and theirdiet should consist of a variety of foods such as brine shrimp, freeze dried & frozen foods, dry flakes and pellets. Provide plant based foods in the form of spirulina & flakes.

Equipment:

Aquarium:

Damselfishrequire a minimum tank size of approximately 115L.

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Heater:

Damselfishprefer water temperatures between 22C – 27C.

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Lighting:

Replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (8-10 hours of light every 24 hours.)

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Filtration & Water Movement:

Damselfishrequire good filtration and water quality. They are a hardy species and will tolerate a range of water parameters. They are not picky about water flow.

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Substrate:

This species does not have a preference of substrate. You can select a substrate based on your personal preferences such are aragonite, coral sand in a variety of grades and coral rubble.

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Decorations forDamselfish:

Provide lots of live rock, structure and rocky overhangs for plenty of territory to hide in, this will assist in reducing territorial aggression.

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