{"product_id":"staghorn-damsel","title":"Staghorn 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 Staghorn Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staghorn Damsel is an attractive Australian-associated damselfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-green body, broad dark vertical bars and black-edged tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is naturally found around coral reefs and lagoons throughout the tropical Western Pacific, including Australia's northern Great Barrier Reef and parts of Western Australia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many highly territorial damselfish, Staghorn Damsels are often seen in \u003cstrong\u003esmall groups or larger aggregations above branching Acropora corals\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they feed on planktonic crustaceans and drifting algae. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active, attractive fish that make an excellent addition to a mature reef aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and coral or rock structures. Their relatively peaceful schooling behaviour makes them particularly interesting when kept as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmblyglyphidodon curacao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staghorn Damsel \/ Staghorn 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 11–13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-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 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 Planktivore \/ Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums, marine community tanks and schooling displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Staghorn Damsels reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are well suited to reef aquariums and naturally associate with coral-rich environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Staghorn Damsels be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They naturally occur in groups and aggregations, particularly around branching staghorn \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e corals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Staghorn Damsel get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Staghorn Damsels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey primarily feed on \u003cstrong\u003ezooplankton, small planktonic crustaceans and drifting algae\u003c\/strong\u003e. In captivity, offer enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, marine pellets and quality flake foods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Staghorn Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally less aggressive than many of the more territorial damselfish, although individuals can still establish territories, particularly when spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping only one when a group is possible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey naturally occur in groups, and keeping several can produce much more natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active midwater fish and benefit from open water above the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing suitable shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwork and coral structures provide important refuge and territorial areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with highly aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir relatively peaceful nature makes them unsuitable for extremely aggressive community systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer several appropriately sized meals and maintain excellent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884207243,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/s_qW6Nrz7VDO4molDtchKp5ELG7lUxOlBTA1WS6c9i305iol64Luj1RHy9U1RKZa036OhYwJdP5J8oJuIokasy2mwrVE6eUvsEMqbgfk-fDYsGCmHoDQie6b_yRly8o7gVfUJ0aY-uftz-4TKXVyZ1J9x5rCdwscAOoLA4Ilx33DnICzeCeaoNH.jpg?v=1787034474","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/staghorn-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}