DAMSEL'S AND CHROMIS

Jewel Damselfish Microspathodon chrysurus Description: From the Caribbean, as a juvenile, the Jewel Damselfish, also known as Jewelfish, is black with sparkling blue dots. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 50 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Frozen or live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $15.99

Neon Velvet Damselfish Neoglyphidodon oxyodon Description: The Neon Velvet Damselfish , is black with small blue stripes and one large vertical white stripe. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 30 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $15.99

Australian Orangetail Damselfish Chrysiprera cyanea Description: The Australian Orangetail Damsel fish is probably the highest demand damsel fish sold in the United States. These Australian beauties, are a good hardy fish for beginners, and perfect for reef , fish only, or invertebrate tanks. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $19.99

Domino Damselfish Chrysyptera cyanea Description: The Domino Damselfish, also known as the Three Spot Damselfish, is so named due to the three white spots on its black body. It matures into an aggressive adult whose bright spots fade with age. Somewhat aggressive, its home should be able to easily accommodate multiple specimens. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 30 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $6.99

Electric Blue Damselfish Pomacentrus Coelestis Description: The Electric Blue Damsel fish is somewhat aggressive, its home should be able to easily accommodate multiple specimens. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 30 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $9.99

3 Stripe Damselfish Dascyllus aruanus Description: The 3 Stripe Damsel fish is somewhat aggressive, its home should be able to easily accommodate multiple specimens. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 30 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $6.99

Blue Damselfish Abudefdul cyaneus Description: Its coloration is bright blue overall with a black line through the eye and an eye spot on the upper rear of the fish. Somewhat aggressive, its home should be able to easily accommodate multiple specimens. It is a good fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 20 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $6.99

Black and Gold Chromis Paraglyphidodon Nigoris Description: Coming from the Western Pacific, it is fairly hearty and a good eater, accepting almost all foods. This fish is somewhat passive and should be kept in schools of three or more. A good fish for beginners, it makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater tank of over 20 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and invertebrate tanks. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Accepts a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $9.99

Blue Green Chromis Chromis viridis Description: The Blue Green Chromis is found in schools throughout the Indo-Pacific reefs and in the Red Sea. A hardy fish , it is commonly kept long term, in small schools. A great beginner fish, and a terrific fish to learn the hobby with. It may also be included in larger schools in show tanks. It is also one of the fish often selected as a tank-cycling fish. A peaceful fish, the Blue Green Reef Chromis will live many years in an aquarium with good water quality. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Accepts a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $9.99 Extra Large Red Sea $19.99

Blue Reef Chromis Chromis cyaneus Description: The Blue Reef Chromis is found throughout the Atlantic along reefs. A hardy fish , it is commonly kept long term, in small schools. A great beginner fish, and a terrific fish to learn the hobby with. It may also be included in larger schools in show tanks. It is also one of the fish often selected as a tank-cycling fish. A peaceful fish, it will live many years in an aquarium with good water quality. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Accepts a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" Warning: Advanced Aquarist Item, Not guaranteed The Blue Reef Chromis is beautiful, but not as hardy as the remaining chromis and damsels, therefore it is not guaranteed. Order at your own risk, if you feel lucky... $12.99

Australian Tasmanian Devil Chrysiptera taupou Description: The Australian Tasmanian Devil Damsel is a larger, nicer variant of Chrysiptera taupou. Australian specimens are well known for their 'extra nice' color, which is nicer than the photo shown, primarily because Australia collects big nice fish! Still, it's a small fish, around 1.5"-2". It is blue over much of its body, with a yellow tail and a yellow belly. Like most damsels, it is an aggressive little fish that is ideally suited to the aquarium. This damsel may bother smaller, peaceful fish tankmates (especially in a smaller tank). Keep only one per tank and only with other bold species such as larger pseudochromis angelfish and triggerfish. Provide with plenty of hiding places. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Accepts a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" $29.99

Garabaldi Damsel Hypsypops rubicunda Description: The Garibaldi is unique. A great aquarium fish, it retains its vivid orange color as it grows. Seldom available, typically no more than a few times a year, and they sell in an instant. Comning from the Eastern Central Pacific Ocean, it is one of the largest fish in the damselfish family. The Garibaldi Damselfish is a striking orange color, and as a juvenile, is marked with many blue spots. The fins of the juvenile are also outlined in blue adding to its beauty. The Garibaldi Damselfish grows very large and is an extremely long-lived fish, with a lifespan of up to 25 years. This fish requires an aquarium of at least 50 gallons with plenty of live rock for territories. They are extremely aggressive towards their own kind, and only one of this species should be kept in the same aquarium. Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 50 gallons is recommended. Food and diet: Accepts a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae. Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species Approximate Purchase Size:Small 1"-2" , Medium 2"-3", Large 4"- 5" Small $119.99 Medium $129.99 Large $149.99

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