Dusky Damsel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Dusky Damsel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally not compatible with peaceful or smaller fish due to its aggressive and territorial nature. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, semi-aggressive to aggressive species in a sufficiently large aquarium with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires plenty of live rock for territory establishment and hiding. A well-established tank with stable water parameters is crucial. Provide a varied diet including high-quality flake food, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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