Common name: Blueribbon damsel
General information
The Surge Damselfish, Chrysiptera brownriggii, is a small and vibrant fish that adds a splash of color to any marine aquarium. It is known for its hardiness and adaptability, making it a suitable choice for both novice and experienced aquarists. This species is often appreciated for its bright blue coloration and active swimming behavior.
Details
- Recommended minimum tank volume
- 75 liter (20 gallons)
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.020 to 1.025
- Temperature
- 24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 8.1 to 8.4
- Average size
- 8 cm (3″)
- Care level
- Easy Hardy and adaptable.
- Diet
- Omnivore Varied diet; flakes and frozen.
- Social
- Harem Best in groups, with more females.
- Reefsafe
- Yes
- Aggression
- Peaceful
- Captive bred
- Yes Bred in home aquariums.
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumChordatesChordata
- ClassRay-finned FishesActinopterygii
- OrderPerciformesPerciformes
- FamilyDamselfishPomacentridae
- GenusDamselfishChrysiptera
- SpeciesBlueribbon damselChrysiptera brownriggii (Bennett, 1828)
- SynonymsAbudefduf albofasciatus (Hombron & Jacquinot in Jacquinot & Guichenot, 1853)Abudefduf amabilis (De Vis, 1884)Abudefduf leucopomus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830)Abudefduf miyakoe Okada & Ikeda, 1937Abudefduf xanthozona (Bleeker, 1853)Abudefduf xanthozonus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)Chaetodon brownriggii Bennett, 1828Chrysiptera caudofasciata Okada & Ikeda, 1939Chrysiptera leucopoma (Cuvier, 1830)Chrysiptera xanthozona (Bleeker, 1853)Glyphidodon amabilis De Vis, 1884Glyphidodon taenioruptus Cartier, 1874Glyphidodon xanthozona Peters, 1876Glyphidodontops leucopomus (Cuvier, 1830)Glyphisodon albofasciatus Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853Glyphisodon amabilis De Vis, 1884Glyphisodon leucopomus Cuvier, 1830Glyphisodon xanthozona Bleeker, 1853
Care
Surge Damselfish are relatively easy to care for. They thrive in well-established aquariums with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces. These fish are omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods, including flake, frozen, and live foods. It's important to maintain good water quality and stable parameters to keep them healthy.
Reproduction
In the wild, Surge Damselfish are known to be territorial during breeding. They lay their eggs in nests which are guarded by the male until they hatch. In the aquarium, breeding can be a challenging endeavor, and it is not commonly pursued by hobbyists.
Habitat
Chrysiptera brownriggii is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. They are commonly associated with reef environments, particularly in areas with strong water movement, hence the name 'Surge Damselfish'.