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Neon Velvet Damsel
Black/Blue Velvet Damsel ~ Javanese Damsel |
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| Geographic Distribution Neoglyphidodon oxyodon |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Javanese Damsels or Neon Velvet Damsels are found in the Indo-Australian Archipelago including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Ashmore Reef (Timor Sea). Found at depths between 1 and 4 meters, inhabits protected reef flats of lagoons and inshore reefs. Mainly occurs on current-swept reef flats where it congregates in groups of varying sizes.
Status:
These fish are not listed on the IUCN Red List.
Maintenance difficulty:
The Neon Velvet Damsel is among the easiest
of all marine fish to keep.
Maintenance:
This fish will readily eat all kinds of live, frozen, and
flake foods and algae. Finely chopped meaty foods (like brine shrimp)
can be fed regularly. It is best to feed small amounts several times a
day. In a reef situation they don't really need to be fed very often at
all.
Foods:
All kinds. See maintenance above.
Social Behaviors:
Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive,
especially as they get older. Can be kept together and with other larger
fish but watch them closely to be sure their aggression doesn't become
destructive.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Not Known.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Some of the damselfish have been bred in captivity. See general
breeding techniques under Clownfish on the marine breeding page.
Temperature:
No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Javanese Damsel or Neon Velvet Damsel adults can grow to
15.0 cm ( 6 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 25 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
 Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy Mike Donajkowski |
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Swims at all levels of the aquarium.
Availability:
This fish is sometimes available and is moderately expensive
for a damsel.
Average price: $10.00
| Latest Comments |
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| I have had my Damsel for about a week now and he is about 4 inches long. He is the nicest fish I've ever had but he eats all the coral. My zenias and anthelias are gone and my kenya trees are all gone now. I was told he was reef safe but as I found out he wasn't. I don't recommend this fish for a reef tank especially one with a lot of corals. I'm stuck with him as he is too fast to catch and I can't move the rock around; it would destroy my tank.
2008-08-02 |
| I have two with a snowflake eel and a trigger. They tease the eel. They are great and love my trigger.
2007-12-29 |
| I got a couple a week ago. They were great than I got another couple, one of the new couple turn out to be a bully, biting and attacking the other three, non stop.
2006-08-10 |
| A very beautiful damsel and eats like a pig but be warned, this little fish is truely the son of Satan! My damsel will have no trouble going up to my eel and lionfish and slapping them with his tail. I'm just waiting on the day when my lionfish will eat it. Damsels just need a tank for their own.
2006-06-12 |
| I only have 1 of these. Mine is 3.5 inches long. The pet shop said he was really aggressive. He is the sweetest fish! He will let me hand feed him. Gets along with every fish in the tank of all sizes. This is probably "very" rare for a damsel. I love him. Very Hardy!!! I have to say mine is a little fat from hand feeding. He pushes the little damsels around in the tank if they get too close but never bites any fish. He rarely hides and swims along the glass in the front of the tank waiting for me to feed him. I don't know if this is normal for this breed.
2006-01-18 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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