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Scissortail Damselfish
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Scissortail Damselfish

Neopomacentrus cyanomos

The gorgeous Scissortail Damselfish, scientifically Chromis atrilobata , are most known to most as a schooling damselfish species most commonly native to the reefs of the eastern Pacific, ranging across from the Gulf of California all the way down to Peru. The Scissortail Damselfish is also known as
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Scissortail Damselfish is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
Yes
Diet:
herbivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility

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