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About Sapphire Damselfish
The Sapphire Damselfish is a small, vibrant fish with brilliant iridescent blue coloration on the body and fins, punctuated by black markings on the gill covers and tail base. The body is laterally compressed with a rounded profile typical of damselfish.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and Philippines.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon aquarium; prefers 55+ gallons for territorial behavior • Maintain 72–78°F, pH 8.0–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025 • Provide hiding spots among live rock and coral crevices • Feed quality marine flakes, pellets, and frozen foods 2–3 times daily • May harass small ornamental invertebrates; monitor carefully with shrimp and small crustaceans
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head disease, Velvet disease
- Appearance
- The Sapphire Damselfish is a small, vibrant fish with brilliant iridescent blue coloration on the body and fins, punctuated by black markings on the gill covers and tail base. The body is laterally compressed with a rounded profile typical of damselfish.
- Aka
- Sapphire Damsel
- Max Size
- 3.2
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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