Starcki damsel

KJ · Feb 17, 2015

I would like to replace my coral beauty because he is picking at my sps,I thought about replacing him with a Starcki damsel, does anyone have any experience with this fish? My wife liked the coral beauty but will be satisfied if I can find a similar type fish, any other suggestions of a peaceful or less aggressive fish would also be appreciated.
KJ

cee · Feb 17, 2015

Frankly, just the word "damsel" scares me a bit. What else is in your tank? It's going to be moderately aggressive best-case scenario. Just looking for something purple and yellow or is the body shape important? I'll see what else I can come up with.

cee · Feb 17, 2015

How about a nice, pricey Anampses femininus? If that's too steep there's always a rhomboid fairy wrasse. Don't know if it is any better but I'm on the hunt for a Venustus Angelfish, same family as your angel though.

Dave

Rob.D · Feb 17, 2015

I have 2 yellow tail damsels and one Neon Velvet, the yellow tails bite me anytime my hand is in the tank.... oddly my twins find it gut busting funny!

KJ · Feb 17, 2015

cee said:
Frankly, just the word "damsel" scares me a bit. What else is in your tank? It's going to be moderately aggressive best-case scenario. Just looking for something purple and yellow or is the body shape important? I'll see what else I can come up with.

I have a yellow wrasse, 2 clown fish ,cleaner wrasse and a coral beauty, I would like to replace the coral beauty with something blue because my wife likes that fish she is mad because I am having to get rid of the coral beauty, I have had the coral beauty for 2years but it has developed a taste for my sps`s,that is why I am having to get rid of it.I am looking for a peaceful fish that doesn`t want to watch TV on the carpet! Something blue! I need a cheap redneck budget,please! lol

KJ · Feb 17, 2015

How safe is Venustus Angelfish with SPS?

Rob.D · Feb 17, 2015

JOZEFEK said:
How SAFE is Venustus Angelfish with SPS?

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IMO, no such thing KJ!

KJ · Feb 17, 2015

You are right Rob 50/50 chance.

Rob.D said:
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IMO, no such thing KJ!

davescrews · Feb 18, 2015

The Starki damsels are pretty mellow and will get nearly as large as your coral beauty over time, nice fish.

CoryC · Feb 18, 2015

Wrasses and anthias are my favorite non-aggressive and reef safe fish . The Purple Queen anthia (Psudanthias tuka) may fit your the coloration you're looking for. I know the reef has had them before, may be able to get them still.