Yellow damselfish in a 90 gallon

[hotelbravo]

Im looking into solid yellow damsels and wondering if one would be a terror in my 90 gallon. I know their reputation is bad and im hoping that he would have enough room to be passive in a 90. I have two clowns, a firefish, flame angel, foxface, and snowflake eel. None are aggressive the eel is a big softie and spends time sharing holes with the firefish and cleaner shrimp. My firefish is swimming in the open 90% of the time and I dont want to add this damsel and have him scare my firefish into hiding forever.

Any advice AND info on them would be appreciated


Im not asking about yellow tail damsels but the solid yellow ones like this here http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/2347

 

[ThRoewer]

Why do you want to add this damsel fish, just for the solid yellow?
If that's the case, then there are more peaceful yellow fish.

 

[hotelbravo]

Why do you want to add this damsel fish, just for the solid yellow?
If that's the case, then there are more peaceful yellow fish.

yes for the solid yellow. i had a yellow tang but i rehomed when he grew to large. and now im replacing the void he left. ive tried yellow coris wrasse and it died, i wont get the lemonpeel or yellow angels due to aggression from the flame angel. what other options are there for yellow other than things that stay in the rocks?

 

[ThRoewer]

Canary blenny, Midas blenny, Yellow dottyback, Yellow Prawn Goby, ...

 

[Big E]

if you don't mind spending the cash the Cooks Island Canary damsel (Chrysiptera galba )is spectacular. It's not aggressive, stays small, & is a very bright yellow with flowing fins. The blue line splits on the eyes are very cool too.

I'm not sure when they will show up again as it's been a year since I saw them last for sale but they are well worth the money and the wait.

 

[hotelbravo]

Canary blenny, Midas blenny, Yellow dottyback, Yellow Prawn Goby, ...

I tried the bennies in the past and ive had the worst luck with the watchmans. I liked that the damsels were tough

 

[hotelbravo]

if you don't mind spending the cash the Cooks Island Canary damsel (Chrysiptera galba )is spectacular. It's not aggressive, stays small, & is a very bright yellow with flowing fins. The blue line splits on the eyes are very cool too.

I'm not sure when they will show up again as it's been a year since I saw them last for sale but they are well worth the money and the wait.

Yes I like them but I have never seen them on the market before

 

[Big E]

Last summer they were widely available for a few months........I knew of at least four online stores that had them in stock. Just got to hope whoever the collector was he comes through again soon.

 

[hotelbravo]

Breeding damsels is similar to breeding clowns im surprised noone is beeding them

 

[CoralsAddiction]

yellow coris wrasse would be a nice yellow addition

 

[ThRoewer]

Breeding damsels is similar to breeding clowns im surprised noone is beeding them

Most are too low in price to make it worth the effort.
If I can get a pair I will for sure give Chrysiptera starcki a shot.
Though Dottybacks and basslets are actually easier (larger larva)

 

[ThRoewer]

As for a nice yellow fish, how about Yellow Assessors?
Both, Blue Zoo and LiveAquaria have them in stock right now.

 

[hotelbravo]

idk i just feel like the damsel would swim in the water column more often than the other choices. im wondering if it would work or not. i do like the canary blennies but like i said ive tried them and no luck. may have to try again though if no one things one damsel will be okay.

 

[SoloChromis]

Yellow damsels are typically one of the more aggressive of their genus, especially when compared to their cousin the Allen's for example. Having a fish that terrorizes the rest of the inhabitants or just makes the "vibe" of the tank a bit more hectic really kind of spoils the experience of watching my tank and the animals peacefully interact and go about their business in a relaxed, natural manor. Like some of others have suggested the canary fang & midas blennies are some good yellow (or yellow-ish) options, as well as the golden assessors, yellow clown gobies, yellow "coris" wrasses, and if you'd really like a damsel with some yellow on them, you could look into the Talbot's or Rolland's damsels, which are notably more well behaved in community tanks usually. Good luck :beer:

 

[hotelbravo]

okay ill look into something else thanks guys

 

[SoloChromis]

okay ill look into something else thanks guys

No problem, good luck :beer:

 

[FortyFour]

Yellow coris wrasse +100