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Blue Damselfish Aquarium Care Guide

Pomacentrus alleni

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Keeping Blue 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 semi-aggressive to aggressive fish of similar size. May be territorial towards conspecifics or other damselfish. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with multiple individuals introduced simultaneously.
  • Special requirements: Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and establishing territories. A well-established tank 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.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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