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About Tuxedo Damsel

The Tuxedo Damsel is a striking small marine fish recognised for its bold blue and black colouration, giving it the distinctive appearance that inspires its common name. Its compact size and vibrant colour make it an attractive addition to marine and reef aquariums.

Tuxedo Damsels are active, hardy fish that spend much of their time around live rock and coral structures. They are relatively peaceful for a damselfish but can become territorial, particularly when establishing a preferred cave or spawning area.

Providing plenty of rockwork, hiding places and visual barriers allows them to establish territories and helps reduce aggression.

They are omnivorous and readily accept quality marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.

Tuxedo Damsels are generally reef safe and will normally leave corals and larger ornamental invertebrates alone.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name: Chrysiptera tricincta
Common Name: Tuxedo Damsel / Tuxedo Damselfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Type: Marine Fish / Damselfish
Adult Size: Approximately 7 cm
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Territorial
Care Level: Easy
Minimum Aquarium: 75 L+
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Level: Midwater to Rockwork
Reef Safe: Yes
Suitable For: Marine community aquariums and reef tanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Tuxedo Damsels reef safe?

Yes. They are generally considered reef safe and will normally leave corals alone.

Are Tuxedo Damsels aggressive?

They are relatively peaceful compared with many damselfish, but can become territorial around their preferred rockwork or spawning site.

Can Tuxedo Damsels be kept in groups?

They can be kept with compatible individuals in a suitably sized aquarium, although territorial behaviour can develop as they mature.

What do Tuxedo Damsels eat?

They readily accept quality marine pellets and flakes, along with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp.

Do Tuxedo Damsels need live rock?

Live rock and other structures are highly beneficial, providing shelter, grazing surfaces and territories.

Common Mistakes

Underestimating damselfish territorial behaviour
Even relatively peaceful damsels can become more territorial as they mature.

Keeping too many in a small aquarium
Limited territory can lead to persistent chasing and aggression.

Not providing enough rockwork
Caves and crevices give them places to retreat and establish territory.

Keeping them with very timid fish
Territorial behaviour may stress extremely passive tank mates.

Overfeeding
Feed controlled portions and maintain excellent water quality.