Jewel Damsel - Microspathodon chrysurus

[OrangeKoi]

I'm trying to find a fish to fit with my current occupants.

There is a blue watchman goby, and a pair of Clarkki. The tank is 30 gallons.

There is a beautiful Jewel Damsel - Microspathodon chrysurus at the LFS. It is so tempting, but I saw that it grows up to 8 inches and would interact a bit fiercely.

Does anyone have experience putting other fish with Clarkii?

 

[triggerfish1976]

They also lose the jewel marking and get pretty drab when they get older. They are also one of the most agressive damsels and will probably fight with the Clarkki.

 

[OrangeKoi]

Well, that's a bummer. Any other suggestions?

 

[Subliminal]

Some chromies, perhaps? Maybe a pygmy hawk? A blenny?

 

[OrangeKoi]

Hmm. Thanks. I'll look at those. Any more ideas?

 

[coryjac0b]

My LFS has one in a coral/hermit crab tank, and when you stick your hands in to move something around or pick up a hermit crab it will attack your hand/arm like crazy. It will actually jump out of the water to attack your hand if you hold it above the water surface.

 

[OrionN]

Orchid Dottyback, Yellowheaded jaw fish. Both of these fish are very interesting and would do well with clowns. For a 30 g tank, either would befine. If intimidated, jawfish may jump out of the tank so I recommended one or a pair or Orichid Dottyback.

 

[OrangeKoi]

Thanks. Those hawk fish are very pretty but they do hide alot. And they jump too?