{"product_id":"lemon-damsel","title":"Lemon 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 Lemon Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Damsel is a bright and attractive marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant yellow body, blue-edged fins and subtle darker markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold colour and relatively small adult size make it a popular choice for marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many damselfish, Lemon Damsels are active and hardy fish that spend much of their time around \u003cstrong\u003elive rock, coral structures and sheltered areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are excellent for adding movement and colour to a marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively small, they can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly once established. Providing plenty of rockwork, caves and visual barriers can help reduce aggression and give the fish suitable areas to establish territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Damsels are omnivorous and readily accept marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals and larger ornamental invertebrates 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\u003ePomacentrus moluccensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon Damsel \/ Lemon Damselfish\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 8–9 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 24–28°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 Marine community aquariums and reef tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lemon 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 Lemon Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly towards smaller or similarly shaped fish. Their aggression can be reduced by providing plenty of rockwork and suitable territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lemon Damsels be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with compatible individuals in larger aquariums, but aggression may develop as they establish a hierarchy. In smaller aquariums, keeping one is generally safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Lemon Damsels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept quality marine pellets and flakes along with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Lemon Damsels need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive rock and other structures provide important shelter, grazing areas and territories, making them highly beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their small size, Lemon Damsels can become territorial once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple damsels in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited territory can lead to persistent chasing and aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves, crevices and visual barriers allow fish to establish separate territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding very timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir territorial nature can stress passive or timid tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed controlled portions and maintain excellent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917883256971,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/6HsKFB6fUGpx2JK8feqO8JuNljpEfztMcmOQqrVY7_mVtgXNaR_P983rqVe4HBdRNqdgo2wBQYDSflYD8CeTnanKMlszpM_Dh1oesqb8FYSuUQEACe4jIdyYFdzdOgv0qwm_qAcZe8UtVEwnjOUlM1ux4FEELKDLeyoxiU7hdIAjXSNZFVd8Azo.jpg?v=1787031354","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/lemon-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}