The Great Damsel Debate Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

The concept of damsel fish in aquariums goes back to the beginning of marine fishkeeping. They are often used as “throwaway” fish to cycle new tanks due to their cheap cost and hardy nature. Generally speaking, damsels also have a nasty reputation for aggression, despite their smaller size. Because of this, the aquarium community is rather split on the topic, with strong opinions on both sides. Ben and Calder debate where exactly these fish belong in the hobby, coming from different backgrounds and experiences with the fish in the family pomacentridae.
 
 
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Species mentioned in this episode:

Yellowtail damsel, Chrysiptera parasema
Dusky damsel, Stegastes adustus
Jewelled damsel, Microspathodon chrysurus
Domino damsel, Dascyllus trimaculatus
Talbot’s damsel, Chrysiptera talboti
Reticulated damsel, Dascyllus reticulatus
Springer’s damsel, Chrysiptera springeri
Allen’s damsel, Pomacentrus alleni
Three stripe damsel, Dascyllus aruanus
Blue devil damsel, Chrysiptera cyanea
Starck’s damsel, Chrysiptera starcki
Lemon damsel, Pomacentrus moluccensis
Blue velvet damsel, Neoglyphidodon oxyodon