Damsel – Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet Damsel Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 15cm (6″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Paraglyphidodon Oxyodon

Other Names:Japanese Damselfish, Blue-Streak Devil Damsel

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: sm: 1 – 1.5 inches  md: 2 – 3 inches

The blue velvet damsel, scientific name Paraglyphidodon Oxyodon, is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Blue velvet damsels can grow up to 6” and can live up to 15 years. Blue velvet damsels are carnivores and should be fed small pieces of frozen food such as brine or mysis shrimp. Blue velvet damsels can be kept alone, in pairs or in groups, as long as there is adequate space and rock work provided. If there is only a pair they should be added to the tank at the same time.  Although damsels are schooling fish they often bicker so having more group members will help lessen the aggression towards each other.  Damsels are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Damsels will find crevices to sleep in at night and during the day can be seen swimming throughout the tank. The blue velvet damsel is also referred to as the Japanese damselfish and the blue streak devil damsel.