Can anyone help me ID this fish?

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Picked up what my LFS was selling as a starki damsel. Great looking fish, calm and WILDLY blue. I think it’s a juvenile starki but I would appreciate others insight and if I need to return it or not.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Did some research on starki’s and they seemed like a more peaceful damselfish but only 1 per tank. He’s calm, doesn’t go after the others in the tank and likes his cave.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Upon further review, it appears it also could be an Fiji blue devil damselfish

Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish (Chrysiptera taupou)5cm

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CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Yeah, based on research, I’ll be taking him back. I don’t want to risk any aggression. Boo on me for not really double checking.

i cant think · Jul 1, 2023

CamoFan said:
Picked up what my LFS was selling as a starki damsel. Great looking fish, calm and WILDLY blue. I think it’s a juvenile starki but I would appreciate others insight and if I need to return it or not.

Can you get a photo?
Very few of us are likely to be able to see the video due to iphones.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

i cant think said:
Can you get a photo?
Very few of us are likely to be able to see the video due to iphones.

i cant think · Jul 1, 2023

This is definitely a Fijian Blue Devil Damsel. I’d say rehome him as fast as possible if he is in a 30G tank, 40-50G reduces aggression from these guys but the bigger the territory the better.

Zionas · Jul 1, 2023

That’s a Chrysiptera taupou AKA Fiji Blue Devil. They’re generally considered to be one of the more aggressive Damselfish though you may get lucky.

Nano_Man · Jul 1, 2023

He is a little stunner but they turn into pain in the *****
A lot of damsel are great colours and markings but they are aggressive to others tank mates .

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

i cant think said:
This is definitely a Fijian Blue Devil Damsel. I’d say rehome him as fast as possible if he is in a 30G tank, 40-50G reduces aggression from these guys but the bigger the territory the better.

He’s in a 40 breeder right now but I’m in talks with a fellow from FB marketplace about a 75gal tank and stand for 150. There’s also about 50lbs or rock in there with tons of caves. I know I’ll have to tear the tank apart to get him out. Boo on me for not double checking.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Zionas said:
That’s a Chrysiptera taupou AKA Fiji Blue Devil. They’re generally considered to be one of the more aggressive Damselfish though you may get lucky.

She’s been in the tank less than 24hrs and all the fish went up to her when introduced. I’m at work right now but will definitely post an update when I get home to see what everyone’s doing. Everyone seems to be ok so far, but, been less than 24hrs so no chance to be established.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Nman said:
He is a little stunner but they turn into pain in the *****
A lot of damsel are great colours and markings but they are aggressive to others tank mates .

Gorgeous looking fish, love the colors. That’s what drew me to it. But, now that I know it’s a Fiji blue devil, I’ll see what’s happened over the course of the night. If everyone is tucked in a corner, I’ll yank her out and take her back.

Zionas · Jul 1, 2023

Good luck. I hope they continue to get along.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Zionas said:
Good luck. I hope they continue to get along.

As do I. I’m not looking forward to a tank tear down to remove her though. Oh well. An opportunity for a rescape I suppose.

Nano_Man · Jul 1, 2023

CamoFan said:
Gorgeous looking fish, love the colors. That’s what drew me to it. But, now that I know it’s a Fiji blue devil, I’ll see what’s happened over the course of the night. If everyone is tucked in a corner, I’ll yank her out and take her back.

Now @i cant think might of read this .
But someone on the forum was trying a tank of damsels but crowding them like Malawi fish to stop aggression all the same species
Don’t know if they succeeded or they all ate each other lol

i cant think · Jul 1, 2023

Nman said:
Now @i cant think might of read this .
But someone on the forum was trying a tank of damsels but crowding them like Malawi fish to stop aggression all the same species
Don’t know if they succeeded or they all ate each other lol

I remember that thread, I don’t believe the OP ever attempted it but I could be wrong.

CamoFan · Jul 1, 2023

Well, I do have good news. The damsel hasn't harassed anyone over the course of the night. No nipped fins, no bite marks and no one tucked into a corner or hiding when I got home. In fact, it came right up to me when I went to look over my tank and swam happily next to my clownfish and melanurus wrasse when I went to feed the tank for the morning. Didn’t chase anyone for food and after eating retreated to a cave.

She seems fairly well mannered and at my LFS was in the same tank as another Fiji blue devil, so I wonder if they came from the same tank (surrendered) or weren’t labeled yet from a shipment. Very active swimmer at any level and just fun to watch. I feel like having her is causing the other fish to be more adventurous and leave their safe spots.

Fishnut · Sep 1, 2023

How about an update on the blue devil. I hope all is well

nano reef · May 20, 2024

Ye< Mine was sweet as pie when introduced but now last fish in tank and harrases every new fish to death or to jumping! I am getting a lid but cant decide If I should turn my tank into aggressive fish only or hope and pray if I introduce 2 clown together and another damsel perhaps or a closley related black and gold chromis and/or a 6 line wrasse (lots of bristle worms) I am wanting to buy from a certain store and not much selection!!