Indian Blue Damsel

Blue Damsel: Its beauty and ease of maintenance, make it one of the most well-liked saltwater fish in the damselfish family.  It is a lovely species of fish.

The Blue Damsel is also called Sapphire Devil, Sky-blue Damsel, Blue Demoiselle, Orangetail Damselfish, Orangetail Blue Damselfish, Cornflower Sergeant Major, Red Tail Australian Damselfish, Devilfish, and Hedley’s Damselfish.

The Blue Damselfish is a resilient, affordable tropical species of damselfish and a great choice for both novice and experienced marine aquarium hobbyists.

The drawback is that damselfish, particularly big males, are known for acting aggressively. Damselfish, in particular, frequently select a tranquil tank neighbor in their area, such as a blenny, goby, firefish, or cardinalfish.

Having said that, Blue Damsel Fish don’t bother with invertebrates or corals and are safe for coral reefs.

II. You would love the fish because…

Fish with a deep body and an extended shape, blue damselfish can grow to a maximum length of about 3.4 inches.

The fish are a vivid blue color with a dark stripe running across the snout and through the eye. Female fish grow translucent fins and a black patch at their dorsal fin’s base as they age.

Blue Damselfishes are dichromatic, making it reasonably simple to tell males from females. Based on where they are, there are two distinct color variations.

Male blue damselfish from the Philippines and Japan have dark margins on their fins, which are a deep blue color. The degree of coloring on the male’s tail fluctuates according to how successful they are at spawning. Fish that are more attractive to females tend to have tails that are more vividly colored than less desirable males.

Orangetail Damselfish is another name for Blue Damsels found in the rest of the range. The beautiful orange-yellow tail coloration and yellow-orange noses of the male fish develop as they get older.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Peaceful yet hostile.

IV. Species compatibility

 Large Angelfish, Triggerfish, Dottybacks, and Puffers in a community setting.

V. How to feed this species?

The fish is omnivorous, feeding on algae, tiny crustaceans, and fish eggs. When in captivity you need to provide the fish with a mixture of food types, which include meaty protein, veggies, and flakes.  You can also feed these fish brine shrimp that are vitamin-rich, Mysis shrimp, cyclops, frozen seafood, and herbivore flakes. To enhance the fish color you need to feed the fish with color-enriching flakes.

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