King damselfish

Chrysiptera rex

Family : Pomacentridae

FishMarinedamselfish

The king damselfish is a bright blue marine fish with a yellow stripe on the back. It is appreciated for its beauty and hardiness.

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Popularity
Beginner marine fish
reef-compatible
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
Indo-Pacific
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

The body is bright blue with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on the back. The tail is yellow. The fins are blue. It is an active and territorial fish. It can be kept in groups in a large tank. It reproduces by laying eggs on flat surfaces. Males guard the eggs. It is a hardy and easy-to-keep species.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, lagoons, reef slopes

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2427 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
7 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Propagation

Care notes

A minimum tank size of 100 liters is recommended. Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4. Salinity 1.020-1.025. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp. Can be kept in groups of 3-5. Beware of aggression between males. Compatible with most reef fish. Efficient filtration is required. Parameters must be stable.

Similar species

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