Bowtie Damsel
Paraglyphidodon melanopus
Bowtie Damsel

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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