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General information – The blue damsel fish is a popular saltwater fish, many fish keepers all over the world purchase this fish due to his character (hardy fish). This fish also known as the blue devil damselfish. The blue damselfish seem to be very resistant to most saltwater fish disease but it always recommended paying attention. Common Name - Blue Damselfish, blue devil damselfish. Scientific Name - Chrysiptera cyanea Family - Pomacentridae. Origin - Indo-Pacific, Australia, Pacific. Size - Up to 2.5 inches (6 cm). First discovered - Quoy and Gaimard, 1825. Nutrition - omnivore, the damsel fish will accept any given food, flakes, pellet and frozen food. Behavior – aggressive, when new fish introduced (especially damsels) to the tank you can see how aggressive it can be. Maintenance and care– very easy, the damsel fish known to be a strong fish, some keepers use it to cycle their tank, need 30 gallon (114 litters) minimum. Blue damsel fish is a good beginner species. Water Parameters – PH: 8.1-8.1, temperature 75°F - 82°F (25°C - 28°C), Specific gravity : 1.020 - 1.025, DKH: 8:12. Breeding – the blue damsel fish have been bred in captivity.
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