Moluccan Damselfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Moluccan Damselfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive reef-safe fish. Can be territorial towards conspecifics or similarly shaped/colored fish in smaller tanks. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with multiple individuals introduced simultaneously.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. A varied diet including high-quality flake food, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina is recommended.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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