Damsel - Kupang
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Damsel - Kupang

A$16.95

A$16.95

3-4cm

Description

*This fish is a marine species* The Kupang Damselfish are suited for the beginner aquarist. Quite attractive and common in the trade, having a upper blue body and dorsal fin, with the lower belly area yellow through to the caudal peduncle, including the pelvic and anal fins. It is a semi-aggressive Damselfish that can be kept in a community reef aquarium with the right tank mates. This species is native to reefs within the Indo-Pacific Region.    Features of Kupang Damselfish: Blue upper body and yellow caudal, pelvic and anal fins Grows up to 7cm Care level: Beginner Semi - Aggressive Reef compatible   Tank Mate Compatibility: Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Kupang Damselfish: Tangs Triggerfish. Angelfish Hawkfish Due to semi-aggressive nature, tank mates need to be able to defend themselves. Do not keep with shy peaceful species. They can be competitive for food. House with invertebrates with caution.   Feeding: Kupang Damselfish diet should consist of a variety of foods such as brine shrimp, freeze dried & frozen foods, dry flakes and pellets. Provide plant based foods in the form of spirulina & flakes.    Equipment: Aquarium: Kupang Damselfish require a minimum tank size of approximately 115L.  After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here. Heater: Kupang Damselfish prefer water temperatures between 22°C - 27°C. Looking for a Heater for your fish? Check all available Tank Heater here. Lighting: Replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (8-10 hours of light every 24 hours.)  Need An Aquarium Light for your tank? Browse our Fish Tank Aquarium Lighting Filtration & Water Movement: Kupang Damselfish require good filtration and water quality. They are a hardy species and will tolerate a range of water parameters. They are not picky about water flow. Explore aquarium filtration products here. Substrate: This species does not have a preference of substrate. You can select a substrate based on your personal preferences.  View our range of aquarium substrates here.   Decorations for Kupang Damselfish: Provide lots of live rock, structure and rocky overhangs for plenty of territory to hide in. View our large range of aquarium decorations here.