The Blue Reef Chromis is a hardy saltwater fish and therefore recommended for beginners. The males 6 in. and the females are smaller. These fish are native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. They should be kept in groups of 6, separate from predatory fish. The minimum tank size 120 gal. They eat zooplankton in […]
Damselfish
Blue Damselfish
Males 3.5 in., females 2.5 in. Sometimes threatened by other damselfish & wrasses. Minimum tank size 13 gal. Found from Eastern Indian Ocean throughout the tropical Pacific. Damsels are quite aggressive, even to somewhat larger fish. They can be bred in captivity, and reports of success are not uncommon. Damsels may also be seen as […]
Blue-green Chromis
The Blue-green Chromis is a hardy inexpensive fish appropriate for a beginner. It is best kept in groups of 3 or more. It’s found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. Males are 3.1 in., the females smaller. These fish should be kept separate from predatory fish. The minimum tank size 13 gal. Although they are small, they […]
Yellow-tailed Blue Damselfish
The Yellow-tailed Blue Damselfish is a hardy fish found in the Tropical Pacific. The males are 2.75 in., while the females are slightly smaller. As a result of their hardiness, some people unfortunately use them to cycle a new tank, but this is cruel to the fish. A more humane way to cycle your saltwater […]
Fijian Blue and Gold Damselfish
Males 3.1 in., females slightly smaller. Most ignore this one, but sometimes other Damselfish, Anemonefish and Dottybacks can be aggressive. Minimum size tank is 13 gal. Found in Tropical Eastern Australia and Fiji Islands. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap Gramma Blackedged Swallowtail […]