Bowtie Damsel
Paraglyphidodon
melanopus
Identification: Mostly off-white body with yellow band on top with blue highlights on the fins
Maximum Length: 7 Inches
Origin: Commonly found in the West Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the Solomon Islands and Philippines
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Behavior: The Bowtie damsel can be highly territorial once full grown so caution must be given in the areas of compatibility
Feeding and diet:
An omnivore, and
primarily feeds on Soft Coral Polyps. Offer a variety of foods such as frozen
foods, various flake and pellet foods.
Reef Compatibility:
Not Reef safe,
feeds on soft coral polyps.
Cautions: The Bowtie damsel as a Juvenile is a very attractive specimen, but as an adult, the color changes to a uniform black.
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