Blue Velvet Damselfish
Blue Velvet Damselfish
(Paraglyphidodon oxyodon)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Black, Blue and White
Diet: Omnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Pomacentridae
Maximum Size: 6 Inches"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: Yes
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Blue Velvet Damselfish , also known as the Japanese Damselfish or the Blue-Streak Devil, is black with small blue stripes and one large white vertical stripe. As it matures, it may lose some of its coloring, fading towards brown and black.
It will do well in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium. It is aggressive toward other fish and prone to disease if proper aquarium management techniques are not practiced.
The Blue Velvet Damselfish feeds on a variety of meaty items, herbivore preparations, and flaked foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1/2" to 1-1/4"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 1-3/4"; Large: 1-3/4" to 2 -1/2