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Yellow Damselfish

Amblyglyphidodon aureus

The Yellow Damselfish is a great fish for beginners as it is hardy and also a vivid colour. Best kept in pairs or as sole adults when adults in a relatively aggressive aquarium as they become increasingly aggressive, as juveniles they can e kept in schools with few problems.

The Yellow Damselfish requires a tank of 90 litres or larger with plenty of hiding places. Yellow Damselfish are reef safe and will not eat any corals or shrimps, but will eat filamentous algae if present. They usually adapt well to frozen and even dried foods, but should be supplemented with meaty foods like brine shrimp and crustacean flesh as well as herbivorous foods like Nori.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 2cm - 4cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Yellow Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
100 litres
Diet:
Carnivore
Origin:
Coral Sea
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
7.5 cm
Family:
Pomacentridae
Reef Compatible:
Yes
Temperament:
Semi-aggressive
pH:
8.1 - 8.4
Salinity:
1.020-1.025
Care Level:
Easy
Compatibility:
See Tank Mates Chart below

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Tank Mates

We recommend pairing your Yellow Damselfish with these other fish: