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About Scissortail Damselfish
A small, laterally compressed damselfish with a striking yellow-olive body and prominent black vertical stripes on the head and body. The tail is deeply forked and black, with distinctive white or pale spots along the upper and lower lobes, giving it the "scissortail" common name.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A small, laterally compressed damselfish with a striking yellow-olive body and prominent black vertical stripes on the head and body. The tail is deeply forked and black, with distinctive white or pale spots along the upper and lower lobes, giving it the "scissortail" common name.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Philippines and Indonesia westward to the Great Barrier Reef and Vanuatu.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum; prefers groups or pairs • Stable water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Strong water flow and ample rockwork for shelter • Omnivorous; feed quality flake, pellets, and occasional frozen foods • Can be territorial toward other damsels; monitor compatibility
- Diet Details
- In the aquarium, feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, small pellets, and small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and copepods. Offer multiple small feedings daily to match natural grazing behavior. Occasional vegetable matter is beneficial.
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