So they do .....
Success with a Group of Damsels
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So they do .....
I've often wondered where LA (or anybody really) gets their "Max. size" numbers from. Or now, what makes them change one? Overall, my stocking plan is to stick with smaller fish -- mostly because of my philosophy that I'm trying to create a small model of a real reef. I feel that smaller fish help create that illusion. So when deciding which damsel to have a group of, I was leaning towards the yellowtail -- mostly because they were listed as smaller, even if only slightly.
Now I guess I can go with the Azures which I love!Thanks. I had three azures in my 40 breeder. They got along for a while then I think two paired up and that was it for the 3rd. Those two stayed together for over 2 years then one day I had a bacteria bloom or something and both almost died. Once everything recovered (I didn't actually lose anything) they started to fight for some reason and that lead to another death. Odd really because they became a pair/mated. Go figure.
In my 210 that I just started the cycle once it is done and ready to go I'll be adding some damsels at the same time. I'll be going with a mix of Talbots, Tracey's, and Azures. I may add a Tuxedo in there since they are all members of the chrysiptera family which I believe are typically more mellow. At least with the Azure and Talbots I've owned in the past.
With 150 lbs of Pukani I have plenty of safety zones for them
I have come to believe that the 'secret' to a sustainable group of damsels, chromis or pseudoanthias is to feed the tank a lot. Mine get fed 3-4 times a day not including the sheet of nori for the herbs. When one of my QT tank becomes available again I probably will add a group of azures also. Right now all six of them are inhabited.
I'll have to see what or how many fish I have that have blue and yellow in them. I'm considering Starcki's also in lieu of Azures maybe. More expensive though and sometimes hard to find. They are larger and somewhat remind me of a pygmy angel and I'm already taking / moving my coral beauty in.
Achilles Torben
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All starcki lost bright colours in my tank and they are may be more aggressive than others.
I would prefer smaller ones in the future which are less aggressive
Greetings Torben
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I would prefer smaller ones in the future which are less aggressive
Greetings Torben
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irishmarine
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Was looking to get a bunch to act as a school
zooman72
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Pics man, pics!!! :bounce1:
video would be even better!
Most of them have been staying within the branches of the green slimmer, though not all. No really large fish, Desjardini is the biggest at about 6 inches, though that will change shortly as I have a 9" unicorn in QT. Your question is an insightful one though; I have long held the opinion that the lack of schooling/shoaling behaviour in our tanks is in part due to a lack of predators.
zooman72
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Nice. Still loving all my damsels too. Haven't been able to find any Tracey's yet. That will complete my collection
