Black Damsel
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Perky and endearing as a juvenile, this fish becomes a large, drab bully as it matures. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
Although a commonly seen fish in the aquarium trade, this is a purchase most hobbyists come to regret. While durable and beautiful when small, it grows large and belligerent enough to take over the entire tank.
It turns a drab brown, black, or blue-black, as it grows and will eat soft corals.
Family: Pomacentridae
Other common name(s):
- Bowtie Damselfish
Native range:
Habitat: Reefs and lagoons, often near soft corals, which form an important part of its wild diet.
Maximum length: 18 cm (7 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 208 L (55 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: All levels.
[edit] Feeding
Omnivore.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
A notorious bully that will unbalance most community aquariums.
[edit] Special Care
Do not buy this fish unless you have studied its growth profile, behaviors and habits.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Demersal spawners, making a nest on hard substrate.
| Common name | Black Damsel +, and Bowtie Damselfish + |
| Family | Pomacentridae + |
| Genus | Neoglyphidodon + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 7 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 55 gal + |
| Native range | Indo-West-Pacific +, Red Sea +, and Australia + |
| Reference | 101 Best Saltwater Fishes + |
| Specific name | melas + |
| Swimming level | All levels. + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |