Springer's damsel
Chrysiptera springeri · Pomacentridae
Also known as Springer's dottyback damsel
Beginner
Deep blue with black flecks; small, hardy and reasonably behaved in a reef.
In short: A Springer's damsel needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) and pH 8.1–8.4. It is semi-aggressive, usually kept singly, and rated beginner to keep.
Updated
- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Reef & marine husbandry
- Specific gravity
- 1.023–1.026
- Reef safety
- Reef safe
- With corals
- Reef safe.
- With inverts
- Reef safe.
- Minimum in a mixed reef
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Minimum fish-only (FOWLR)
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Aggression
- Holds a small territory.
- Feeding
- Twice daily.
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Hardness
- 8–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–8 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — pellets, mysis.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Western Pacific
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Biotope
- Branching coral rubble
- Natural conditions
- Moderate flow, dense rockwork.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- ClownfishTangsWrasses
- Avoid
- Other damselsTimid gobies
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Advanced
- Sexing
- Not reliably sexable.
- Notes
- Rarely bred.
- Common ailments
- Marine ich
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