Neon Damsel

Description

💎 Neon Damsel (Pomacentrus coelestis) – Small Fish, Big Personality!

Add a burst of electric blue to your marine aquarium with the Neon Damsel! ⚡️ Known for its vibrant color, hardiness, and lively nature, the Neon Damsel is a favorite among beginner and experienced aquarists alike. Whether you’re starting a new saltwater setup or adding energy to a reef tank, this little dynamo delivers style and substance.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Pomacentrus coelestis
• Common Names: Neon Damsel, Blue Neon Damselfish, Celestial Damsel
• Adult Size: Up to 7 cm (2.75 inches)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Diet: Omnivore
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
• Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
• Care Level: Easy

🌈 Why Choose the Neon Damsel?

Neon Damsels are among the most visually striking small marine fish, featuring an iridescent electric blue body with hints of yellow near the tail and underside. Their color intensity makes them stand out against live rock, corals, and marine décor.

✅ Bright neon color – Adds a visual pop to any tank
✅ Tough and resilient – Great for beginners
✅ Reef safe – Won’t harm corals or invertebrates
✅ Lively swimmer – Adds movement and energy to your tank

🌍 Natural Habitat

The Neon Damsel is native to shallow lagoons and outer reef slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, particularly around Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia. They inhabit coral rubble and reef crevices at depths of 1–20 meters, often seen in small groups near branching corals.

Their wild habits translate well to home aquariums, where they dart around rocks and quickly establish territory.

🏠 Aquarium Setup

Despite their small size, Neon Damsels are active and benefit from a well-structured environment with plenty of hiding places and swim space.

📏 Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger (ideally 55+ if keeping multiples)
🪨 Décor: Live rock, caves, coral branches
🌊 Water Conditions:

• Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.020–1.025

💡 Tip: Use multiple rock structures to help break up sight lines and reduce territorial disputes if keeping more than one.

🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Neon Damsels are omnivores and not picky eaters, making them very easy to feed. They should be offered a balanced marine diet for best coloration and health.

🥗 Ideal Foods:

• High-quality marine flakes and pellets
• Frozen mysis or brine shrimp
• Crushed krill
• Spirulina-based foods
• Occasional chopped seafood (for variety)

📆 Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily

⚔️ Behavior & Compatibility

These fish are lively and semi-aggressive, especially as they mature. While one Neon Damsel can be peaceful, groups may show territorial behavior, particularly in smaller tanks.

👥 Compatibility Tips:

• Best kept singly or in odd-numbered groups (in large tanks)
• Avoid pairing with very timid fish
• Excellent with:
  ✅ Clownfish
  ✅ Wrasses
  ✅ Gobies
  ✅ Blennies
  ✅ Cleaner shrimp

🚫 Not ideal with other aggressive damselfish unless the system is large and carefully aquascaped.

⏳ Lifespan & Care

Neon Damsels can live up to 5–6 years in captivity with proper care. Their hardiness makes them excellent starter fish, and they often thrive in well-maintained systems with consistent water quality.

🧪 Perform regular water tests
🔁 Maintain stable parameters
🧽 Weekly water changes (10–15%)

🌱 Sustainability & Collection

Most Neon Damsels are wild-caught, though captive-bred individuals are becoming more common. They are not considered threatened and have a low environmental impact when sourced responsibly.

🛒 When shopping, look for suppliers that follow sustainable collection practices to protect natural reef ecosystems.

🌟 Bring Spark and Motion to Your Reef!

The Neon Damsel is a powerhouse of color, energy, and attitude. Perfect for reef tanks or fish-only systems, this fish brings vibrant motion and easy care in one neat little package.

👉 Order your Neon Damsel today and electrify your underwater world!