Species Profile

Talbot's Damselfish

Chrysiptera talboti

Also known as: Talbot's Demoiselle

Damselfishpeaceful

Adult size

2.5″

Minimum tank

30 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Diet

Marine flake, pellets, frozen mysis

Notes

Genuinely peaceful damsel — pale pink body with a yellow head and a distinct black dorsal spot. One of the few damsels safe in community reef tanks long-term. Hovers in open water near the rockwork.

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