Description
Overview:
The Lemon Damsel is a bright and cheerful reef fish, featuring a vivid yellow body with subtle hints of blue along the fins and face. Hardy and active, it adds a splash of color and lively movement to any marine aquarium.
Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral-rich reefs and lagoons.
Feeding:
Omnivorous – thrives on marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. A varied diet promotes vibrant coloration and overall health.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful to semi-aggressive – compatible with other hardy reef fish. Reef-safe with corals and invertebrates, though may defend its territory against smaller, timid fish.
Aggression:
Mildly territorial, especially in smaller tanks, but generally peaceful for a damselfish.
Experience Level:
Beginner-friendly, making it an ideal choice for new marine aquarists.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
The Lemon Damsel is a vibrant, hardy, and reef-safe fish, perfect for adding color and activity to beginner and intermediate aquariums alike.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.

