Tank setup
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Lemon Damselfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
7 cm
Min tank
100 L
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A bright yellow damsel, hardy and reef safe but increasingly territorial as it matures. Add it late and give it rockwork to claim.
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Everything you need to keep Lemon Damselfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Lemon Damselfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Lemon Damselfish is omnivore — frozen and prepared foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Lemon Damselfish is generally territorial, especially with age. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized territorial, especially with age tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Lemon Damselfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Lemon Damselfish in a similar setup.
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