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Speckled Damsel
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Speckled Damsel

Pomacentrus bankanensis

The Speckled Damselfish Pomacentridae is a marine fish that has bright coloration as a juvenile but loses color as it matures. Also known as the Fire Damsel because of its fiery juvenile coloration: a brown body with orange above its midline and bright blue lines running horizontally from its head t
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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

Speckled Damsel 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
all
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility