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About Similar Damselfish
Small damselfish with a pale yellow or tan body and darker markings. Exhibits a rounded body shape typical of Pomacentrus species, with the dorsal fin extending along much of the back.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Appearance
- Small damselfish with a pale yellow or tan body and darker markings. Exhibits a rounded body shape typical of Pomacentrus species, with the dorsal fin extending along much of the back.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon aquarium (can be aggressive in smaller tanks) • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Well-established tank with hiding places and live rock • Herbivorous omnivore; feed quality flakes and frozen foods • Territorial; house singly or with very careful species selection
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of quality flake and pellet foods, supplemented with frozen foods like mysis shrimp and small pieces of fresh seafood. Offer food 2-3 times daily in appropriate portions.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and Philippines.
- Family
- Pomacentridae
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