Damsel – Neon

Neon Damsel Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 6.25cm (2 1/2″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 20 years

Scientific Name: Pomacentrus Alleni

Other Common Names: Allen Damsel

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  1-2 inches

The neon damsel, scientific name Pomacentrus Alleni, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size 30 gallons. Neon damsels can grow up to 2 ½” and can live up to 20 years. Neon damsels are carnivores and should be fed small pieces of frozen foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. They 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 neon damsel is also referred to as the allen damsel.