Brackish Damselfish
NameBrackish Damselfish
Scientific NamePomacentrus taeniometopon
Common NamesBrackish Damselfish, Blue-lined Damselfish, Banded Damselfish
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific, Southeast Asia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies, Archerfish, Bumblebee Gobies, Green Spotted Puffer (with caution), Other robust brackish fish
Description
The Brackish Damselfish is a hardy species known for its dark body adorned with iridescent blue lines on its head and fins. It thrives in brackish water environments, often found in estuaries and coastal areas. While generally robust, it can exhibit territorial behavior, especially towards conspecifics or similar-looking fish.
