Blue Velvet Damselfish
Greek Name: Paraglyphidodon oxyodon
$11.99
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The Blue Velvet Damselfish, also known as the Japanese Damselfish or the Blue-Streak Devil, is black with small blue stripes and one large white vertical stripe. As it matures, it may lose some of its colorings, fading towards brown and black.
It will do well in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium. It is aggressive toward other fish and prone to disease if proper aquarium management techniques are not practiced.
The Blue Velvet Damselfish feeds on a variety of meaty foods, herbivore preparations, and flaked foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4″ to 1-1/4″; Medium: 1-1/4″ to 1-3/4″; Large: 1-3/4″ to 2 -1/2″
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Blue, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max Size
6"
Origin
Indonesia
Family
Pomacentridae
Minimum Tank
30 gallons
Description
General information regarding Blue Velvet Damselfish
Blue Velvet Damselfish is black with blue stripes of varying sizes and a large horizontal stripe of white. As it ages it will be able to shed some colors becoming darker and brown. It can be aggressive towards other fish, and susceptible to contracting diseases if proper tank techniques are not followed.
Additional information
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Address
The Fish and Coral Store (Back Door Entrance)
10572 Chestnut St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720