South Sea Fiji Devil

[Naraku]

Hi,

Does any one know if the Fiji devil damselfish from liveaquaria has a yellow dorsal fin?

There are 2 variants. one has a yellow dorsal and yellow belly. the other has a yellow belly only.

http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Images/Image/ChrysiptTaupouPaddyRyan.jpg

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/damselfishes/Chrysiptera-taupou.jpg

I prefer the one with a yellow dorsal

Thanks

 

[albano]

Their description doesn't say 'yellow dorsal' and they don't say it's from Australia ... So I'd bet on yellow belly only.

 

[Naraku]

I tried calling to inquire live aquaria and the lady wasn't very helpful. She refused to contact QM to ask.

The quality of help really varied by staff member.

I guess I'll just look elsewhere.

 

[OrionN]

They have the scientific name. Looking at Fishbase.org this species may or may not have yellow top. The picture by Dr Allen show the fish with slight yellow dorsal fin. Maybe a function of age or regional variation.
Why do you want something name devil in your tank? Just from the name, he is not going into my tank

 

[saf1]

@OrionN - it is a pretty fish. Somewhat on the more aggressive side of Damsels. I personally like Damsels although from the other family - Azures, Talbots, Starcki, etc. I've seen several tanks with the Fiji Damsels in them and they are fine although I would say it depends on how your tank is laid out, rock, etc.

 

[OrionN]

I love to have damsels in my tank too. But I only have either C. parasema or C. hemicyanea. Both brilliantly colored and available tank raised.

 

[Naraku]

I have wanted starckis but am just too slow to get them on liveaquaria and never had luck keeping them alive for more than a couple months.

I wanted to try a school of something similar looking but hardier

They have the scientific name. Looking at Fishbase.org this species may or may not have yellow top. The picture by Dr Allen show the fish with slight yellow dorsal fin. Maybe a function of age or regional variation.
Why do you want something name devil in your tank? Just from the name, he is not going into my tank