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Firefish

Yellow head then white to mid-body; rear half pale orange/red gradating to deep red at tail; elongated white first dorsal fin. The Firefish is among the top 20 most imported marine aquarium fish in the U.S.,  many of which were likely captured with cyanide.

February 10, 2022

Yellowtail Damselfish

Electric blue head and body; yellow ventral fin and rear half of anal fin; yellow tail extending just past tail base. Distinguished from Azure Damselfish by blue belly. Captive breeding successful at the experimental level only. Live animals should never be used to cycle new tanks. Live rock and other harmless alternatives exist. The Yellowtail […]

Three-Stripe Damselfish

White with 3 black bars and a white tail which distinguishes it from the Four-Stripe Damselfish. Captive breeding successful at the experimental level only. Like other damselfishes listed here, the Three-Stripe Damselfish is also subjected to the cruel process of tank cycling. Despite the likelihood that many are captured with cyanide, Three-Stripe Damselfish are the […]

Three-Spot Domino Damselfish

Black with white saddle across nape and white spot on mid upper back; both diminish with age/size. Despite the likelihood that many are captured with cyanide, Three-Spot Domino Damselfish are the #3 marine aquarium fish imported into the U.S. Captive breeding has been successful at the experimental level only. Live animals should never be used […]

Lyretail Damselfish

Deep purple to black body; bright yellow at base of crescent-shaped tail which may develop long streamers at adulthood. To 2 inches. Available at Biota.

Lemon Damselfish

Yellow; sometimes also with blue lines across head and fins. To 2.75 inches. Captive-breeding of Lemon Damselfish has been successful, but many wild-caught individuals are still sold in the aquarium trade. Confirm origin as captive-bred at ORA for Good Fish rating.

Four-Stripe Damselfish

White with 3 black bars and black tail tip, giving the appearance of 4 bars/stripes. Black tail tip distinguishes it from Three-Stripe Damselfish. Attempts at captive breeding have been unsuccessful. Like other damselfishes listed here, the Four-Stripe Damselfish is also subjected to tank cycling. Despite the likelihood that many are illegally captured with cyanide, they […]

Blue-Green Chromis

Pale blue/green with no markings; distinct forked tail. Commercial level captive-breeding is possible. Trade incentives to do so are hindered by a number of market factors favoring wild-caught. Despite the likelihood that many are captured with cyanide, Blue-Green Chromis are the #1 marine aquarium fish imported into the U.S.

Blue Damselfish

Blue body and fins; black band from snout to eye; females with black spot on rear dorsal fin; males with scattered tiny yellow/white spots and yellow/orange tail.  Commercial level captive-breeding is possible. Trade incentives to do so are hindered by a number of market factors favoring wild-caught. It is likely that many Blue Damselfish are […]

Azure Damselfish

Electric blue head and most of body; yellow belly and fins, including tail. Captive-breeding of Azure Damselfish has been successful, but many wild-caught individuals are still sold in the aquarium trade. Using damselfishes to cycle new tanks is a cruel practice that causes needless suffering and death. Always cycle tanks using fishless methods. Confirm origin […]