{"product_id":"blue-saphire-damsel","title":"Blue Saphire 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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Blue Sapphire Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Sapphire Damsel is a brilliant marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eintense sapphire-blue colouration and compact, streamlined body\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its vivid colour makes it an eye-catching addition to both reef and fish-only marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is relatively hardy and adapts well to aquarium life, making it a popular choice for newer marine aquarists. Like many damselfish, however, it can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial and aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in smaller aquariums or when defending a preferred area of rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of live rock, caves and hiding spaces to help establish territories. It is generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with corals\u003c\/strong\u003e, although care should be taken when choosing tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChrysiptera parasema\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sapphire Damsel \/ Sapphire 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 7–8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Community and Reef Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Blue Sapphire Damsels reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with corals\u003c\/strong\u003e and are unlikely to cause problems with healthy coral colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Blue Sapphire Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly once established. Their aggression can be reduced by providing plenty of rockwork and suitable space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Blue Sapphire Damsels get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey typically reach around \u003cstrong\u003e7–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Blue Sapphire Damsels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and readily accept \u003cstrong\u003emarine flakes, pellets, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Blue Sapphire Damsels be kept with other damsels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be challenging. Damselfish may become territorial towards other damsels, especially in smaller aquariums. Careful stocking and plenty of rockwork are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Blue Sapphire Damsels need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive rock or suitable artificial rockwork provides \u003cstrong\u003eterritory, shelter and hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e and is highly beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding them to a small aquarium with passive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir territorial behaviour can become problematic in confined spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding too little rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves and crevices help establish territories and reduce constant interaction between fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding multiple damsels without planning territories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompetition can lead to persistent aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with extremely timid tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful but timid species may become stressed by an established damsel defending its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer appropriately sized portions and maintain good filtration and water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279745163403,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/wTWA_MSPLooFxiqpYSn1_XgHHak4QP2-o_eW4veuJ_ay99qOX0m4FMQ-2KA_vjgx-HGZEaGqwtzne_L5c5nkhLCPFnmzDk611-Ehg_EqRF8tRbnlbmQNHltbe7B6Euqn9-rDt_d5BJj2QhNkabRfMLPlTJnKFvOZ9RXJ6lBxhWLVrXSUrN_CQaM_dfc5d7bc-c94e-416e-86db-4dced319d603.jpg?v=1788140416","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/blue-saphire-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}