{"product_id":"tuxedo-damsel","title":"Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tuxedo Damsel is a striking small marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ebold blue and black colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuxedo Damsels are active, hardy fish that spend much of their time around \u003cstrong\u003elive rock and coral structures\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are relatively peaceful for a damselfish but can become territorial, particularly when establishing a preferred cave or spawning area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding plenty of rockwork, hiding places and visual barriers allows them to establish territories and helps reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivorous and readily accept quality marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuxedo Damsels 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\u003eChrysiptera tricincta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuxedo Damsel \/ Tuxedo 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 7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-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 Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are relatively peaceful compared with many damselfish, but can become territorial around their preferred rockwork or spawning site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Tuxedo Damsels be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with compatible individuals in a suitably sized aquarium, although territorial behaviour can develop as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo Damsels need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive rock and other structures are highly beneficial, providing shelter, grazing surfaces and territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating damselfish territorial behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven relatively peaceful damsels can become more territorial as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many 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 and crevices give them places to retreat and establish territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with very timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour may stress extremely passive 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":"Medium","offer_id":48917881225355,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/4k2zVT-iPBwobsuTjyic1MfdCeSKZ5Npcl8pD1EMyeMox3yzW_2caKckAWgoUMkDyFl81H548lEx9zSEInbi1QbYKhYQ1E59wLP9UYj9JpeB7cNHPnaPO1mQfHF-cOWzlar-blwCxbFJksS0k6vvFKsbLoSMxfdftxi23-cLdKbV2_LHg-YiJTi.jpg?v=1787032401","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/tuxedo-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}