Blue Sapphire Damselfish

The Sapphire Damselfish has a bright blue colour usually with some black markings on its body. It can also be completely blue without the black markings on its body and it's suspected that these two may actually be two different species. It can also turn itself completely black to evade predators. Like other Damsels and members of the Pomacanthidae family although peaceful it can get quite aggressive to slower moving fish. Especially those that hang around their crib for too long as they are territorial about their algae gardens.

Tank Recommendations for Sapphire Damselfish

Sapphire Damselfish is a territorial fish so bigger the tank the better. The smallest tank size that you keep them in should be at least 136 litres.

The tank should have plenty of live rock which will help to provide hiding places. This can also help to break up territories if shared with other Damsels and or other territorial tank buddies.

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Sapphire Damselfish is an all-round peaceful fish who likes to stay by their home and not go looking for trouble. Having said that they can be aggressive with other Damsels and nosey fish. The Sapphire Damselfish is a tough hardy fish and can look after themselves. You shouldn’t worry about the other tank buddies who get to close, their bark is definitely worse than their bite.

Usually Compatible

There are lots of good compatible tank mates for these fish such as Angelfish, Basslets, Blennies, Clownfish, Gobies, Tangs/Surgeons and Wrasses to name just a few.

Sometime Compatible

They are also usually fine with other Damselfish, Dartfish, Hogfish and Triggerfish so long as they have plenty of places to hide if needed.

Rarely Compatible

You shouldn't keep these fish with Pipefish or Seahorses as they will out-compete them for food resources. Also don't keep with any fish that is likely to eat them like Anglers/Frogfish, Eels, Groupers, Lions/Scorpionfish, Sharks or Rays.

Feeding Your Sapphire Damselfish

In their natural habitat, they feed on Zooplankton and Algae. The Blue Sapphire Damselfish's diet should consist of quality flake foods, frozen meaty foods such as brine or Mysis shrimp. Occasionally feed them dried seaweed offered on a feeding clip and you can also feed them live copepods to vary their diet. You should also have live rock in your tank for them to eat algae from.