Blue Star Damsel

Blue Star Damsel (Pomacentrus alleni)
AKA Andaman Damsel, Allens's Damsel

Maximum size:
5-6cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
100 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis, Plankton, and Brineshrimp, happy to eat flake. Benefits from numerous small feeds.

Reef safe:
Good Reef fish, safe with almost all reef inhabitants

Compatibility:
Very peaceful Damsel, do not house with aggressive fish. Can be kept singularly or in small groups.

Other information.
When settled and happy has metallic blue colouration, dark colouration indicates it is under stress. Common close to shore in the Andaman Sea (Thailand) where the fish gets one of its names from.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 5cm Blue Star Damsel taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.