Damselfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Damselfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small or timid species. Best kept singly or in very large tanks with multiple individuals to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires plenty of rockwork for hiding and establishing territories. Good water quality is essential. May nip at corals or invertebrates if not well-fed or if space is limited.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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