Cortez Damselfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cortez Damselfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for peaceful community tanks. Best kept singly or with very robust, larger fish. Will aggressively defend its territory against similar-sized or smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires ample rockwork for territories and hiding spots. A well-established tank with good algal growth is beneficial as they graze on algae. Provide a varied diet including spirulina, marine algae, and meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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