Paraglyphidodon melanopus
| Identification | Mostly off-white body with yellow band on top with blue highlights on the fins |
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| Maximum Length | 7 Inches |
| Origin | Commonly found in the West Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the Solomon Islands and Philippines |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Not Reef safe, feeds on soft coral polyps. |
Behavior
The Bowtie damsel can be highly territorial once full grown so caution must be given in the areas of compatibility
Diet & Feeding
An omnivore, and primarily feeds on Soft Coral Polyps. Offer a variety of foods such as frozen foods, various flake and pellet foods.
Cautions
The Bowtie damsel as a Juvenile is a very attractive specimen, but as an adult, the color changes to a uniform black.