Ambon Damsel
Ambon Damsel
**Ambon Damsel: A Vibrant Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium**
Introducing the Ambon Damsel (Pomacentrus amboinensis), a dazzling gem that promises to illuminate your marine environment with its striking color palette. This lively fish is adorned with shades of electric blue and vibrant yellow, making it an eye-catching addition that effortlessly enhances the visual appeal of your underwater oasis.
**Care Level & Requirements**
The Ambon Damsel is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists, known for its resilience and adaptability. This hardy species thrives in stable conditions with the following water parameters:
- **Temperature:** 72-78°F
- **pH:** 8.1-8.4
- **Specific Gravity:** 1.020-1.025
A minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended to provide ample space for swimming and exploration, ensuring a healthy and active lifestyle for your Ambon Damsel.
**Feeding & Diet**
This omnivorous damsel is relatively easy to feed, accepting a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and mysis shrimp. Regular feeding ensures vibrant colors and robust health.
**Compatibility & Behavior**
The Ambon Damsel is a peaceful addition to reef tanks, renowned for its ability to thrive among corals and invertebrates without causing harm. While generally harmonious, it's advisable to monitor interactions with other inhabitants, particularly in smaller aquariums, to prevent territorial disputes.
**Why Choose the Ambon Damsel?**
- **Stunning Appearance:** The vivid colors of the Ambon Damsel make it a standout feature in any reef aquarium.
- **Hardy Nature:** Its robust nature makes it a perfect choice for aquarists of all skill levels.
- **Reef-Compatible:** Safely coexists with corals and other marine life, making it an ideal community fish.
Transform your reef aquarium into a vibrant marine masterpiece with the Ambon Damsel, a delightful fish that combines beauty, resilience, and compatibility, bringing endless enjoyment to your aquatic world.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
An opportunistic omnivore, the Pithos Crab will scavenge detritus, uneaten food, and algae — making it a natural cleanup crew member. Supplement with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp or pellets 2–3x per week if natural food sources are limited.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
The Pithos Crab thrives in stable, well-maintained reef conditions. Target parameters: temperature 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, and alkalinity 8–12 dKH. A mature, established tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Generally considered reef-safe. The Pithos Crab coexists well with most corals and peaceful fish. Use caution with very small invertebrates or slow-moving tankmates. Provide ample rockwork and hiding spots to reduce territorial behavior.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Pithos Crabs are typically shipped at 0.5–1.5 inches. They are slow-growing and generally remain small, making them well-suited for nano and mid-size reef systems.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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