Hawaiian Dascyllus (Dascyllus albisella)

The Hawaiian Dascyllus or Dascyllus albisella is one of the many different salt water fish that is native only to the islands of Hawaii. The species of Damselfish is sometimes called the Hawaiian Domino Damselfish, and is found in the reefs surrounding the Hawaiian islands. When these fish are young they have a much different appearance then once they are older. They start out with a bright white spot on each side of the fish with a black body that fades to grey like the one pictured above. As if that wasn't enough, the males of this species will also turn almost entirely white during the spawning process.

These fish can grow to about 5" (13cm) and feed on crabs, shrimp larvae, copepods and zooplankton.  You can check out the Dawaiian Dascyllus underwater around some corals in the video below...


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Humbug (Dascyllus aruanus)

The Humbug or Dascyllus aruanus is a popular saltwater aquarium fish from the Pomacentridae family of Damselfish.  Considered to be quite hardy, this fish is a great choice for beginners.  It goes by a couple different names in the aquarium trade including the Three Striped Damsel and the White-tailed Damselfish.

Humbug are found in the Indian and Pacific oceans and can grow to about 3" (75mm) in length.  These fish can easily be identified by the three black bars that run across their bodies and their white tails.  They are the hardiest of the Damselfish.  Chopped meats, flake food and frozen foods as well as algae will keep the Humbug happy and healthy.  Be careful they need plenty of room when kept with similar species.  You can check out the Humbug fish in an aquarium setting in the video below.  

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Blue Sapphire Damselfish (Chrysiptera springeri)

The Blue Sapphire Damselfish or Chrysiptera springeri is one cool looking saltwater fish. This species of Damselfish has a striking pattern of blue up against a dark body, that really makes it stick out from the crowd. When the Blue Sapphire Damselfish is in trouble though, they can actually make their blue disappear to help blend in to their surroundings. These fish originate from the Solomon Islands and only grow to about 3-1/2" in maximum length.

As you can imagine, the Blue Sapphire Damselfish is quite popular in the aquarium trade. They are considered very easy to care for and only require an aquarium of about 25 gallons. The following water conditions are recommended for this fish, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025. Like other Damselfish, they should be provided with plenty of hiding space to keep them happy. They also like to have live rock in the aquarium.

Blue Sapphire Damselfish should be fed a variety of foods including brine shrimp, flake food and meaty foods as well to help satisfy their carnivorous diet.

Tuxedo Damselfish (Chrysiptera tricincta)

The Tuxedo Damselfish or Chrysiptera tricincta gets its name from the distinct black and white stripes that adorn this fish's body. These saltwater fish are often kept as pets, and are considered to be on of the easiest fish to take care of. Tuxedo Damselfish were first discovered near Fiji and are not very large, only reach lengths of about 3". In the wild they are often found in the Western Pacific Ocean in shallow waters around reefs or corals.

As known as the Threeband Damselfish, these fish can survive in a rather small aquarium. One about 30 gallons or more will do just fine. As with a lot of other Damselfish, providing plenty of hiding spaces is crucial to keeping this fish happy and healthy. The following water conditions are recommended, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025.Tuxedo Damselfish are omnivores that should be fed a variety of foods including flake food, brine shrimp and seaweed. They can become increasingly aggressive as they get older, but placing them in a tank with other similarly aggressive fish should work well.  If you have any additional care tips for the Tuxedo Damselfish please leave us a comment below.

Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus alleni)

The Neon Damselfish or Pomacentrus alleni is a small brightly colored saltwater fish that is often kept as a pet in an aquarium. Also known as the Allen's Damselfish or Allen's Pomacentrus this fish was named after Dr. Gerald Allen, who is considered to be an expert when it comes to Damselfish.
The Neon Damselfish has a bright blue body with a bit of yellow close to its belly and on its anal fin. They originate in Fiji and grow to about 2-1/2" in maximum length. These fish are considered to be an aggressive fish and should be kept in an aquarium of at least 30 gallons or more. The following water conditions are recommended, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, and sg 1.020-1.025. This species of Damselfish is an omnivore that should be fed meaty foods such as Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms and flaked food as well.

Azure Damselfish (Chrysiptera hemicyanea)

The Azure Damselfish or Chrysiptera hemicyanea is a fast fish with a striking appearance. A very popular aquarium fish, it is half bright blue and half yellow. This saltwater fish originates in the Indo-Pacific area and is commonly found in fairly shallow waters around reefs. In an aquarium setting a tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended for just one Azure Damselfish. They do work well in a group, but you need to provide a bigger tank with plenty of hiding spaces. Also known as the Half-blue Damselfish, this fish is an omnivore that can be fed flakes and meaty foods like shrimp. A temperature of 72-78° F and PH of 8.1-8.4 is recommended for this type of aquarium fish. These fish are great for beginners as they only grow to about 4" in length, are reasonably priced and fairly disease resistant.

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