Coral Damsel
Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 1pm–6pm. Usually ready the same day.
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Overview
The Coral Damsel is a small, vividly blue fish common to the marine hobby, valued for its bright colour, hardiness, and low cost, making it a frequent choice for cycling a new tank or adding easy colour to a beginner setup. Its small size and adaptability mean it tolerates a wide range of water conditions better than most other reef fish.
Like many damselfish, it can become territorial as it matures, particularly in smaller tanks, and this is worth planning for before purchase rather than a surprise later on.
Its full reef safety and easy care make it a practical choice for new reef keepers, though its temperament means careful thought about tankmates and tank size pays off.
Compatibility
Coral Damsels can be semi-aggressive, especially as they mature, and may bully smaller or more passive tankmates introduced after them, particularly in tanks under 200 litres. They do best introduced early in a tank's stocking order, or kept with similarly robust tankmates.
They are fully reef safe and won't bother corals, clams, or invertebrates.
Health & quarantine
This is one of the hardiest fish in the marine hobby, often used to help cycle new tanks due to its tolerance of less-than-perfect water conditions. A standard quarantine period of two to four weeks is still good practice, though this species rarely has acclimation issues.
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Coral Damsel a good beginner fish?
How collection works
Order & pay online
Check out and pay securely. We set it aside and hold it ready for you.
We get it ready
It stays in our system until you come in — usually ready the same day.
Collect in store
Drop in to 280 North Road, Eastwood, and pick it up.
