King Demoiselle

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Chrysiptera rex - (Snyder, 1909)
King Demoiselle

In a larger tank, this peaceful damsel can be kept in pairs or small groups. Scott W. Michael

[edit] Overview

This species has subtle beauty and is relatively docile, usually doing well in a reef aquarium with a peaceful fish community.

Family: Pomacentridae

Other common name(s):

  • Pink Demoiselle
  • Pink Damselfish

Native range:

Habitat: Found in coastal to outer reef crests to depths of about 20m. Occurs solitarily or in groups in reef margins and upper seaward slopes subject to mild surge.

Maximum length: 7 cm (3 in)

Minimum aquarium size: 38 L (10 gal)

Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)

[edit] Feeding

Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze. Feed twice a day.

[edit] Aquarium Compatibility

Relatively docile; if housed in smaller tanks, C. rex may pick on smaller tankmates. In contrast, this fish is likely to be picked on by dottybacks, other damselfishes, large wrasses, sand perches, and triggerfishes. In a larger tank, pairs or small groups can be housed together.

[edit] Special Care

Provide it with plenty of hideouts.

[edit] Notes

The color of the King Demoiselle is somewhat variable. Those in the population around Palau have a white body with a bluish head. In other locations, the head is gray to purple, while the rest of the body and fins are orangish.

Reference: A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes
Image credit: SWM
Text credit: SWM
Facts about King DemoiselleRDF feed
Common name King Demoiselle  +, Pink Demoiselle  +, and Pink Damselfish  +
Family Pomacentridae  +
Genus Chrysiptera  +
Image credit SWM  +
Maximum length 3 in  +
Minimum aquarium size 10 gal  +
Native range Scott Reef  +, Ashmore Reef  +, Ryukyu Islands  +, Taiwan  +, Philippines  +, Palau  +, Indonesia  +, New Guinea  +, New Britain  +, Solomon Islands  +, Vanuatu  +, New Caledonia  +, and Great Barrier Reef  +
Reference A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes  +
Specific name rex  +
Text credit SWM  +
Water max temp 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F)  +
Water min temp 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F)  +
Water type Marine  +
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