Red Honey Damsel

Neoglyphidodon crossi

Identification Warm orange to reddish-amber body with a slightly paler belly and subtle darker scale margins that create a honeycomb-like texture. Compact, oval damsel body form.
Maximum Length Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Origin Western Pacific — Indonesia, Philippines
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
Reef Compatible Yes

Behavior

A colorful, bold damsel with the typical feisty personality of the genus. Defends a territory aggressively relative to its size. Hardy and long-lived. The warm honey-orange coloration is unusual and attractive among damsels.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore. Grazes on algae and picks at small invertebrates. Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, spirulina, and quality omnivore pellets.

Cautions

Territorial — may harass smaller or shyer tank mates. Best with fish that can hold their own.