{"product_id":"yellow-damsel-stegastes-planifrons","title":"Yellow Damsel (Stegastes Planifrons)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYellow Damsel (\u003cem\u003eStegastes planifrons\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Damsel is a hardy and energetic fish that brings plenty of personality and colour to a marine aquarium. Found throughout the Caribbean, this species is easily recognized by its bright yellow body and active nature. Samall in size, the Yellow Damsel is confident, constantly exploring rockwork and establishing a territory of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of their hardiness and appearance, Yellow Damsels are often chosen for its movement and colour to aquariums. However, their bold temperament means they should be carefully matched with suitable tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum aquarium size: 30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate: Less than 20 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate: Less than 0.10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive temperament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and relatively easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires plenty of rockwork and hiding places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless housed in a very large aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay become territorial as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Damsels are omnivores and readily accept a varied diet consisting of marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other prepared foods. Offering a balanced diet will help maintain their health and vibrant colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include larger gobies, blennies, wrasses, basslets, clownfish, and other species that can tolerate their occasionally territorial behaviour. Housing them with very timid fish is generally not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly are you buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one healthy Yellow Damsel that has been carefully observed, conditioned, and prepared for its new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all marine fish, we recommend a slow acclimation process to reduce stress and allow the fish to adjust comfortably to its new environment. Providing stable water conditions and a varied diet will help ensure long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Damsel is full of character. Its bright colouration, active personality, and hardy nature make it a wonderful addition to many marine aquariums. While it may be small, it certainly has a big personality, and that's exactly why so many hobbyists enjoy keeping them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781876179217,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0058.jpg?v=1784134997","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/yellow-damsel-stegastes-planifrons","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}