Damsel – Pink

Pink Damsel Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Chrysiptera Rex

Other Common Names: Smith damsel

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  1 inches

The pink damsel, scientific name Chrysiptera Rex, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimium tank size 30 gallons. Pink damsels can grow up to 3” and can live up to 6 years. Pink damsels are omnivores 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 and invertebrates. Damsels will find crevices to sleep in at night and during the day can be seen swimming throughout the tank. The pink damsel is also referred to as smith damsel.