{"product_id":"australian-damsel","title":"Australian Damsel","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Australian Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Damsel is a hardy and attractive temperate marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eblue-grey to brown body, darker markings and subtle orange highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is native to the waters of southern Australia and is a popular choice for aquarists looking for a uniquely Australian damselfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Damsels are active fish that spend much of their time around \u003cstrong\u003erockwork, caves and reef structures\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they establish a territory and forage for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough considerably smaller than many large marine fish, they can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly towards other damselfish and similarly shaped fish. Providing plenty of rockwork and visual barriers helps give them suitable territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivorous and readily accept a varied diet of quality marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParma victoriae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Damsel \/ Victorian Damsel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate marine aquariums and suitable Australian marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Australian Damsels reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Australian Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial, particularly towards other damselfish or fish competing for the same shelter and territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Australian Damsel get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a relatively large damselfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Australian Damsels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and readily accept marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Australian Damsels need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rockwork provides shelter, grazing surfaces and areas where the fish can establish a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a tropical aquarium without considering temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Damsels are associated with cooler southern Australian waters, so temperature requirements should be considered carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their territorial behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can become significantly more territorial once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple damsels without enough space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited territory can increase chasing and aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves and crevices provide important shelter and help distribute territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with very timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir territorial nature can cause stress to passive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917883027595,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug18_2026_03_28_52PM_a2033900-6915-4bbc-bb79-d1e52991fb67.png?v=1787036945","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/australian-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}