Bowtie Damselfish (Neoglyphidodon melas)

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Bowtie Damselfish

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Juvenile Bowtie Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon melas

Easy

208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)

16.002 cm 10.2-16cm (4-6.3 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

296.483 K
23.333 °C
533.67 °R
300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R
23.3-27.8°C (74 -82 °F)

6-10 °d

Common

2-3 years





Contents

Additional names

Bowtie Damselfish, Black Damselfish, Bluefin Damselfish, Yellow-back Damsel, Royal Damsel, Zulu Damsel

Additional scientific names

Paraglyphidodon melas


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Bowtie Damsels are somewhat reef safe so long as caution is used. They are aggressive, however, and should not be kept with peaceful species.

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

An aggressive fish that gets even more aggressive as it ages, and it will attack fish larger than itself. It is best kept with similar sized aggressive fish or just with other damsels. Only one Bowtie Damsel should be kept in each tank.

Identification

Juveniles have blue pectoral fins and a yellow stripe at the top. Adults are blue-black in colour with a darker colouration near the gill area.

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