Damsel "Dory"

MuShu · 07/07/2016, 03:43 PM

I couldn't help but think of a few recent threads today- My family and I were at the Tennessee Aquarium. In their reef tank, they have the blue and yellow damsel, but no hippo tang. In their stingray touch tank, they had about 10 damsels, and only one small hippo tang. My husband, who can identify saltwater fish pretty well, thought that they were all Dories at first.

Sk8r · 07/07/2016, 05:31 PM

Lol! Point taken!

Diana A · 07/07/2016, 05:51 PM

The blue and yellow damselfish is beautiful, but they are aggressive. The only damselfish that is peaceful is the Sapphire damselfish. It is blue and black.

CindyK · 07/07/2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by diana aliprandi

The blue and yellow damselfish is beautiful, but they are aggressive. The only damselfish that is peaceful is the Sapphire damselfish. It is blue and black.

Didn't know that was peaceful, interesting info thanks

nereefpat · 07/07/2016, 09:50 PM

KMS.Kyle · 07/07/2016, 11:53 PM

Wait.. Isn't a Blue/Green Chromis a damsel as well and it's peaceful?

BigEZ77 · 07/08/2016, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by diana aliprandi

The blue and yellow damselfish is beautiful, but they are aggressive. The only damselfish that is peaceful is the Sapphire damselfish. It is blue and black.

Wish I had know about the Starckii Damsel before buying a yellowtail. What a beautiful fish...Looks like a dwarf angel and amazing color! Also supposedly not as aggressive and eats algae!

nereefpat · 07/08/2016, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KMS.Kyle

Wait.. Isn't a Blue/Green Chromis a damsel as well and it's peaceful?

Same family, as are clowns. Read sk8r's post i linked.

ScienceRulez · 07/08/2016, 07:03 AM

Here at work I'm getting a lot of pressure for a "Dory", I'm really glad I read Sk8ters post because I am thinking about going with the Damsel, as they are much hardier than Hippo Tangs. As I have hundreds of little hands a week reaching into the tank it's always a challenge to keep the tank's denizens happy and healthy.

Sk8r · 07/08/2016, 09:15 AM

The yellowtail, the azure, and the orange-bearing version of the Fiji blue [I think it's the males] are different fish often mistaken for each other, and they are not the same in temperament. Aggression is also extremely dependent on tank size and population. Damsels regularly take a 100 gallon tank to afford peace and quiet, but the percula clowns and the bona fide yellowtail damsel are capable of being fine in a 30 if not overcrowded. Yes, they are all damsels. The azure looks extremely like the yellowtail and is a cranky little guy who should not be in a tank under 50 gallons. Look carefully at pictures and be sure which you're buying.

07/07/2016, 03:43 PM	#1
MuShu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 322	Damsel "Dory" I couldn't help but think of a few recent threads today- My family and I were at the Tennessee Aquarium. In their reef tank, they have the blue and yellow damsel, but no hippo tang. In their stingray touch tank, they had about 10 damsels, and only one small hippo tang. My husband, who can identify saltwater fish pretty well, thought that they were all Dories at first.

07/07/2016, 05:31 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Lol! Point taken! __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/07/2016, 09:50 PM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	__________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

07/07/2016, 11:53 PM	#6
KMS.Kyle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 216	Wait.. Isn't a Blue/Green Chromis a damsel as well and it's peaceful? __________________ 66 Gallon Red Sea Max 250 Melanarus Wrasse, Sleeper Goby, Firefin Goby, Pajama Cardinal, Coral Beauty Angel, Coral Hogfish, Pair Clowns, Urchin, CB/Fire Shrimp, 6 Chromis, Clown Goby, 2 Skunk Shrim

07/08/2016, 09:15 AM	#10
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	The yellowtail, the azure, and the orange-bearing version of the Fiji blue [I think it's the males] are different fish often mistaken for each other, and they are not the same in temperament. Aggression is also extremely dependent on tank size and population. Damsels regularly take a 100 gallon tank to afford peace and quiet, but the percula clowns and the bona fide yellowtail damsel are capable of being fine in a 30 if not overcrowded. Yes, they are all damsels. The azure looks extremely like the yellowtail and is a cranky little guy who should not be in a tank under 50 gallons. Look carefully at pictures and be sure which you're buying. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/07/2016, 05:51 PM	#3
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	The blue and yellow damselfish is beautiful, but they are aggressive. The only damselfish that is peaceful is the Sapphire damselfish. It is blue and black.

07/08/2016, 07:03 AM	#9
ScienceRulez Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Allentown PA Posts: 286	Here at work I'm getting a lot of pressure for a "Dory", I'm really glad I read Sk8ters post because I am thinking about going with the Damsel, as they are much hardier than Hippo Tangs. As I have hundreds of little hands a week reaching into the tank it's always a challenge to keep the tank's denizens happy and healthy.