What is the most aggressive damselfish?

Blue Devil Damselfish

As the name suggests these really are the devil! The Blue Devil Damselfish are highly aggressive and are even known to bite your hand if you put it in the tank! They are highly territorial and very fast fish making them very difficult to remove.

Can you mix different damselfish?

As a general rule, you shouldn’t try to keep different species of Damsels together in the same aquarium. You should keep to one species of Damsel per aquarium. If you’ve got a small aquarium it’s also generally a bad idea to mix other species with Damsels. You should only do this in larger aquariums.

What is the least aggressive damselfish?

The Azure damselfish species is the most mild-mannered of the group. It has a wonderful disposition in the group and has rarely caused disruptions in aquariums. It is the best Damselfish to choose if you are considering one that is blue.

Are clownfish a type of damsel?

Clownfish are one of the most popular types of Damselfish and are part of the same family (Pomacentridae).

Can damsels go with clownfish?

Clownfish and blue damselfish come from the same family but this doesn’t mean that they will always get along. If you want the most successful pairing, you should always make sure to introduce the damselfish after the clownfish.

What fish can live with damsels?

To play it safe, stick with species from Chrysiptera like Azure, Talbot, Springer’s, Rolland’s, Yellowtail, Tracey’s, Tuxedo (research, these look very similar to the striped damsels of the Dascyllus genus, you don’t wanna end up with a Three-Stripe or Four-Stripe) maybe King (Chrysiptera Rex) demoiselles too.

Are lemon damsels aggressive?

Damsels and chromis both come from the Pomacentridae family, which they share with Clownfish, a close relative and another very popular group of aquarium fish. Their temperament can range from very peaceful to quite aggressive and territorial.

Are yellowtail damsels aggressive?

Aggression. The Yellowtail Damselfish is an aggressive saltwater fish–some would say semi-aggressive, but in my experience, they will defend their territories from interlopers, which essentially is any other fish that wants to swim around the tank :).

Are jewel damsels aggressive?

As with most Damselfish, the Jewel Damselfish grows from a docile juvenile into an aggressive adult. The Jewel Damselfish is even more aggressive than the average Damselfish. The Jewel Damselfish should not be kept with small docile tank-mates, rather with other aggressive community fishes.

What damsels are peaceful?

The talboti or Talbot’s damsel, Chrysiptera talboti

Very pretty, and quite possibly the most peaceful of all the damsels. This species is highly recommended due to its generally peaceful nature, small size, and hardiness, as well.

Are yellow tail damsel reef safe?

The damsel fish is one of the easiest fish to keep and thus an awesome recommendation for new marine hobbyists. They eat flake and pellet foods within hours of dropping them in the tank. These are safe for reef aquariums and stay small enough for most tanks.

How big do Damsels get?

Due to their relatively small size as adults (about 3 inches), they don’t require a large tank. Anything around 20-30 gallons should be sufficient for a single damselfish in a tank.

How big do striped damselfish get?

four inches
Four-striped Damselfish typically grow to about three or four inches. The less common species name is Dascyllus melanurus. They are also omnivores, eating anything ranging from algae to small fish or shrimp.

Will damsels eat coral?

Damselfish kill a section of the coral, and then wait for algae to grow in the dead spot. On this coral, only a few live sections remain. Scientists say the world’s coral reefs could go extinct during our children’s lifetimes. Human activities are putting this beautiful ecosystem at risk.

Are lemon damsels aggressive?

Damsels and chromis both come from the Pomacentridae family, which they share with Clownfish, a close relative and another very popular group of aquarium fish. Their temperament can range from very peaceful to quite aggressive and territorial.

How many yellow tail damsels are in a tank?

Yellowtail damsel tank requirements

It is true that these fish don’t need very much space, and a minimum 20-gallon tank size (75. 7 L) is more than enough space to accommodate one yellowtail damsel as the only fish in the aquarium.

Do damsels get ich?

Yes they get ich. Commonly when they come in from the wholesaler-which obviously agrees with the stress comments. In a stable tank- they seldom will stress enough to be affected.

Do damselfish have teeth?

With a tiny mouth lined with sharp teeth, damselfish are skilled at grinding their teeth on algae, resulting in an audible clicking sound. It is during feeding time that the aggressive behavior of the damselfish becomes very apparent.