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DAMSEL – BLACK BANDED Amblypomacentrus breviceps

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The Black Banded Damsel, also known as the Saddleback Damsel, are found throughout the west Pacific, Indonesia, and Australia. They’re named appropriately for their pearly white coloration and faint black bars on the dorsal side of their body. Damsels come from the Pomacentridae family, which they share with Chromis and Clownfish. A hardy fish, Black banded damsels may be a good candidate “first fish” to add into a newer aquarium, but introducing damselfish too soon can also risk them becoming territorial to fish added afterwards. Nippy behavior is typically encountered when damsels are kept in too small of an aquarium and in too few of numbers. It is best practice to keep damsels in small groups (6+ individuals) to help avoid this, but such behaviors ultimately vary individual to individual. Black banded damsels have been observed to spawn in captivity with no intervention. An adult Black banded damsel can reach a size of approximately 3″. Note: Black banded damsels are infrequently available.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Damsels, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, DAMSEL, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 55, REEF COMPATIBLE | YES, SALT DESCRIPTION, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: Yes

General Description: The Black Banded Damsel, also known as the Saddleback Damsel, are found throughout the west Pacific, Indonesia, and Australia. They’re named appropriately for their pearly white coloration and faint black bars on the dorsal side of their body. Damsels come from the Pomacentridae family, which they share with Chromis and Clownfish. A hardy fish, Black banded damsels may be a good candidate “first fish” to add into a newer aquarium, but introducing damselfish too soon can also risk them becoming territorial to fish added afterwards. Nippy behavior is typically encountered when damsels are kept in too small of an aquarium and in too few of numbers. It is best practice to keep damsels in small groups (6+ individuals) to help avoid this, but such behaviors ultimately vary individual to individual. Black banded damsels have been observed to spawn in captivity with no intervention. An adult Black banded damsel can reach a size of approximately 3″. Note: Black banded damsels are infrequently available.

Diet Requirements: In the wild damselfish are omnivorous. A varied diet of high quality algae, proteins, pellets, flakes, and enriched frozen foods are important for best coloration, immune function and optimal health. Damsels are some of the unfussiest of saltwater livestock when it comes to feeding.

Care Requirements: A minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Black banded damsels. A set-up with live rock is best for the health of the aquarium, and these damselfish will appreciate crevices to swim through and take refuge. Damselfish are one of the few groups of fish that can endure the break-in cycle of a new saltwater aquarium. At Aquatics Unlimited, we try to offer damselfish that have a temperament which is generally compatible in an array of set-ups. While the Black banded damsel will typically ignore most other fish, observation after introduction is still warranted. Black banded damsels are reef safe; they will not bother any coral or invertebrate. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1-3/4″ to 2-1/2″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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