Rex Damsels , my first fish and still one of my favorites.

[xxtriggermanxx]

Still don't understand why these aren't as popular as other damsels
As the title says ,this was my first fish over 30 years ago. yet I rarely see them offered.

Have a pair now in my reef and have never been a problem.

 

[dzfish17]

Very nice. Im going to keep an eye out for those. I have a few damsels that you dont see everyday (starki and phoenix) already... the starki is one of my favorites.

 

[Cliff]

how old is that fish?

 

[xxtriggermanxx]

how old is that fish?

No Cliff. this is not my very first fish. I would guess he's around 4 years old. My very first fish passed away many many many years ago . i was saying that I purchased a fish (just like the one pictured ) over 30 years ago ,but rarely do i see them offered at stores or on line.. just don't understand why.... beautiful well behaved fish ...

 

[Chooch1]

Many Chrysiptera sp. damsels including C. rex make great reef tank residents. Definitely underrated IMO.

 

[Cliff]

I see. I have fish over 10 years old with me and so maybe 30 years is a possibility.

 

[reefomeez]

So, none of the regular aggression issues of other damsel species? If not do you think your tank size keeps the aggression in check?

 

[xxtriggermanxx]

i've kept them in pairs since i've first started. not sure male , female pair but always just bought two. had them in a 55,135 and now a 265. they seem more interested in themselves then other fish.never really mean towards each other .and they don't get really big ether. only about 2.5- 3" and don't loose their color as they grow. Just a cool little fish