Azure Damselfish Aquarium Care Guide
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: beginner
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive marine fish. Can be territorial with conspecifics or similar-looking species, especially in smaller tanks. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with multiple individuals introduced simultaneously.
- Special requirements: Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. A well-established aquarium with stable water parameters is crucial. Provide a varied diet including high-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen foods like mysis shrimp and brine shrimp, supplemented with spirulina or other vegetable matter.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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