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I’ve never even thought about the skimmer I had on my first 150 gal reef. It used Sanders airstones and never… like ever… worked. Thanks for the memory.Back around 1990 when I started my first reef tank the mentality was buy a bunch of cheap damsels and let them cycle the tank. Of course, it was always the worst/meanest fish that survived like a domino damsel you couldn't catch and get rid of. That first tank was a 55g with an under gravel and a useless sanders wood airstone skimmer. Needless to say, we killed some fish and even basic corals in those days. For years after that I avoided damsels altogether. Now though, and many tanks later, I have a pair of blue sapphires (springeri) which are probably the most peaceful fish in the tank. Don't pay too much attention but there others as well like rollands.
A clown is a damsel. It depends on the speciesDamselfish: Are they starter fish, filler fish, or fish to avoid?
Starter fish, filler fish, or fish to avoid? There are a wide range of opinions on these fish. Damsel fish, which include clownfish, have traditionally been used as a beginner fish because some varieties are hardy and inexpensive. However, some fish keepers have found that damsels may come with some negative behaviors and aren’t always the most beloved fish over the long term. It may be interesting to note that clownfish and chromis are damsels too. In a world of tangs, angelfish, and other majestic saltwater fish, damsels are often overlooked, but let’s talk about about them today. Please share your experiences, tips, and thoughts about damsels in the discussion thread.
Juvenile bluefin damselfish (Neoglyphidodon melas); Photo from Wikipedia