Talbot's Damselfish (Chrysiptera talboti)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Talbot's Damselfish is a small, stocky fish with bright yellow coloration on the body and white or pale yellow on the head and gill covers. The tail and dorsal fins may show faint blue or greenish tints. It has the characteristic oval, compressed body shape typical of damselfish.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Occasionally provide small amounts of spirulina-based foods to supplement nutrition.
Difficulty and care for the Talbot's Damselfish
A hardy, beginner-friendly damselfish that tolerates a range of aquarium conditions. It is aggressive and territorial toward similarly-sized fish, particularly other damselfish, so care must be taken with tank mates.
Common health issues
Marine ich, fin rot, bacterial infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Philippines and Indonesia through the Great Barrier Reef to Fiji and the Solomon Islands.
Log Talbot's Damselfish in your reef tank
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