Description
A beautiful and peaceful damselfish with a brilliant electric blue body and a bright yellow face, chest, and tail. Native to the Western Pacific, the Starckii Damselfish is one of the less aggressive damselfish species, making it a popular choice for reef aquariums. It is active, hardy, and spends much of its time swimming around rockwork.
Lighting
Low to strong lighting
(Adapts well to all reef lighting conditions)
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Mid to lower reef
Prefers live rock with caves and crevices for shelter while swimming freely in open water.
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.024–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
Diet
Omnivore
Foods:
High-quality marine pellets
Marine flakes
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
Copepods
Spirulina-based foods
Adult Size (up to)
~10 cm (4 inches)
Care Level
Beginner
