The Springer Damsel, Chrysiptera springeri, also known as the Blue Sapphire Damselfish is a beautiful blue-sheened damsel that can be a beneficial member to any tank as a flat-worm eater. The Springer Damsel is a great fish for beginner and expert aquarists alike as it is beneficial, beautiful, and easy to care for. They should be housed in tanks of at least 25 gallons with some rockwork for them to hide in. They can be, but are not always, aggressive towards sessile inverts. Overall, this is a great beginner fish as it is reef safe, hardy, and easy to care for and fits well in smaller tanks.
CARE FACTS |
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Care Level: |
Beginner |
Temperament: |
Semi-Agressive |
Diet: |
Omnivore |
Reef Safe: |
Yes |
Minimum Tank Size: |
30g |
Max Size: |
3 in |