I wanted to try a lot of small fish in my 125 Like cardinals, anthias, and chromis. Problem is it can get pretty expensive with 10-15 anthias. I was thinking a cheaper alternative would be a tank full of blue damsels. Has anyone ever tried this?
All blue damsel tank???
- Thread starter ssminnow81
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- Location
- Dingmans ferry PA
Problem with that is most likely they will kill each other and if that doesnt happen it will be real boring after awhile and then try adding another type of fish
- Location
- Franklin Square, NY
what species of blue damsels...the yellow tails and azures will still fight for territories and breeding sites, but wouldn't be the absolute terrors that blue devils would be...At one point I had about 6-7 different species of damsels and chromis in my 90...after the fighting for territories they stayed in their little areas, but picked up again when pairs formed and breeding began. ...there are plenty of combinations of smaller fish that would make an interesting tank
you can get a pair of the yellow belly blue ones and they could spawn. and they stay smaller
I have a client with a group of the bigger neon velvet damsels 4 years old. I think 5 and let me tell you there is 1 biggest one and that tank is a pretty rough place. Its a 250 and no new fish are going in there, that is for sure.
I have a client with a group of the bigger neon velvet damsels 4 years old. I think 5 and let me tell you there is 1 biggest one and that tank is a pretty rough place. Its a 250 and no new fish are going in there, that is for sure.
The following damsels are relatively more peaceful:
Allen's Damsel (Pomacentrus alleni)
Talbot's Damsel (Chrysiptera talboti)
Starcki Damsel (Chrysiptera starcki)
Gold Belly Damsel (Pomacentrus auriventris)
Keep in mind that space is the biggest factor.
Allen's Damsel (Pomacentrus alleni)
Talbot's Damsel (Chrysiptera talboti)
Starcki Damsel (Chrysiptera starcki)
Gold Belly Damsel (Pomacentrus auriventris)
Keep in mind that space is the biggest factor.
- Location
- Dingmans ferry PA
Also springer damsels are on the less aggressive side
I don't think it would be boring, I'm more for the coral anyway. I have a 125 and only 4 fish. Definetly more interested in the coral and inverts.
- Location
- Franklin Square, NY
are you talking about these guys?...the male has a yellow band on it tail ..if so those are Blue Devils and they earn their name..
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa137/katur420/Saltwater Fish/sandsifter_bluedevil.jpg
Kenny I have to disagree with you on the Talbot's...maybe when small, but mine were terrors ...only kept the male because it's prettier, but more aggressive..it even held it's own fighting with a much larger Niger Trigger I had.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa137/katur420/Saltwater Fish/sandsifter_bluedevil.jpg
Kenny I have to disagree with you on the Talbot's...maybe when small, but mine were terrors ...only kept the male because it's prettier, but more aggressive..it even held it's own fighting with a much larger Niger Trigger I had.
- Location
- Brooklyn
Sounds like a very good idea but I think you are better off going with chromis..... Those regular blue damsels are some nasty little buggers, their sole purpose is to search and distroy
Sounds like a war to me. If you put up a webcam might make a good mini series. Kidding aside. I can't see it working out. The tank is big enough for a variety of damsels but to fill the tank might not work out. In the end might cost you more then initial investment of various species. Good luck. Trying to figure how to stock a 125 is a nice problem to have.
- Location
- Franklin Square, NY
Dre those are the Azures. I have them too they are among the more peaceful ones
I guess if you plan on stocking a good amount to keep aggression down like African cichlids, maybe it can work.
However, all these fish can get up to 4" and it'll be way too small for all of them if it's not already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ehHQ2IcYtQ
However, all these fish can get up to 4" and it'll be way too small for all of them if it's not already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ehHQ2IcYtQ
- Location
- Long Island
I love damsels, some have such great colors...i just dont keep them because they are so nasty when older. Either way good luck with your choice!
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