Amblyglyphidodon curacao
| Identification | A pale greenish-yellow damsel crossed by several dark vertical bars. Deeper-bodied than most damsels and named for its habit of sheltering among staghorn coral thickets. |
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| Maximum Length | 4.3″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe. Harmless to corals and invertebrates. |
Behavior
A hardy, active schooling damsel that is moderately aggressive — less pugnacious than the classic blue and domino damsels but still territorial. Best kept singly or in a group in a larger tank with plenty of rockwork.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, frozen preparations, pellet and marine algae; an unfussy eater.
Cautions
Territorial as it matures — add before more timid fish and give it room.