Damselfish terror?

[Anthrilliel]

So... my LFS told me this is a damsel fish and that it is going to do ok in a peaceful tank. Are they wrong? I think it's terrorizing everyone. My royal gramma has a bit tail now and even though i haven't seen him do it. I suspect it.
I have 2 clowns and a diamond goby.
Should I try to return him to the store?

 

[9975]

How big is the tank? Damsels tend to be more on the aggressive side with some saying they are the devil's cousin. Every fish can be different and you may get luck but I think you could have a terror

 

[Anthrilliel]

How big is the tank? Damsels tend to be more on the aggressive side with some saying they are the devil's cousin. Every fish can be different and you may get luck but I think you could have a terror

They are in a 29 gallon. Return him to the store?

 

[TangGang]

They are in a 29 gallon. Return him to the store?

Yes do it damselfish are the worst. Very bad advice from your store I’m sorry to say. I made that mistake once and it was near impossible to get them out, so if you are able to, catch him right away and get rid of him.

 

[mattzang]

that's the fiji blue devil chrysiptera taupou. they're known to behave pretty aggressively and be an outlier for chrysiptera genus

i'd return it if u can and get a different chrsyiptera damsel that is better behaved. also add it last after other fish are established

 

[Anthrilliel]

I think I m going to be checking here first before I listen to their advice

 

[TangGang]

I think I m going to be checking here first before I listen to their advice

That’s a good idea there are some very knowledgeable people here that would love to help.

 

[tautog83]

Always plan your fish out beforehand , spur of the moment fish buys dont usually work out . If you want a damsel try a springers or a talbots

 

[Anthrilliel]

The plan was to have a goby, 2 clowns, 1 royal gramma, 1 damsel and a firefish. The lfs said that would work fine....

I wanted an active fish and they suggested him :/

 

[mattzang]

those fish are all pretty timid, i might suggest a blenny instead of the damsel. perhaps a meiacanthus blenny. active and peaceful

 

[Lightspeed]

Best suggestion i can make is try to source captive bred fish, several reasons for that but one is diminished aggression, uuuggghhh damsels

 

[ca1ore]

that's the fiji blue devil chrysiptera taupou. they're known to behave pretty aggressively and be an outlier for chrysiptera genus

i'd return it if u can and get a different chrsyiptera damsel that is better behaved. also add it last after other fish are established

Agree on all counts. That is the only chrysiptera species I will not keep. Probably the ‘devil’ name ought to give it away lol.

 

[Amyjo]

I've got a blue devil giving my peaceful royal gamma pure hell. The gamma is new but 24 hours later and devil ska damsel had him pinned up in hole in the rocks. Only one way in and out. Yet it seems the tang and angel fish are trying to help out gamma. It's unreal how mean the devil fish is. Aka the damsel. I'll always research and listen to what the employees say. .but this dudes going back

 

[Amyjo]

I feel super sorry for the gamma. Just minding his business

 

[jeffrey750750]

Pretty fish for one who's so mean