Damsel – Staghorn

Staghorn Damsel Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 10cm (4″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Amblyglyphidodon Curacao

Other Common Names: Clouded Damsel

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  1-2 inches

The staghorn damsel, scientific name Amblyglyphidodon Curacao, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Staghorn damsels can grow up to 4” and can live up to 6 years. Staghorn 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 and invertebrates. Damsels will find crevices to sleep in at night and during the day can be seen swimming throughout the tank. The staghorn damsel is also referred to as the clouded damsel.