Allen’s Damsel

Pomacentrus alleni

Identification Brilliant royal blue body with a yellow tail — a vivid two-tone coloration that makes this small damsel stand out. Similar to the Yellowtail Blue Damsel but typically deeper blue.
Maximum Length Up to 3 inches (7 cm)
Origin Eastern Indian Ocean — Andaman Sea, Similan Islands
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
Reef Compatibility Yes

Behavior

A bold, active damsel that claims a territory among the rockwork. Like most damsels, can be aggressive toward similar-looking fish but generally manageable in a reef tank with adequate space.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore. In the wild feeds on algae and zooplankton. Accepts virtually all aquarium foods: flakes, pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp.