{"product_id":"talbot-damsel","title":"Talbot Damsel","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eTalbot’s Damsels are one of the more peaceful damselfish species, making them a great option for community marine aquariums. They are hardy, colorful, and beginner-friendly compared to many other damsels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iq1pz4\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cu1gv4\" data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talbot’s Damsel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18zfk9j\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eChrysiptera talboti\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqz09t\" data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c4aa6g\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r4tbso\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive (mild compared to most damsels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xut8vz\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fk19co\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ke25u\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90L for one, 180L+ for groups\/community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hnfsvs\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eTalbot’s Damsels are soft pastel yellow to cream in colour with a distinctive pinkish to peach face and a dark shoulder spot near the dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eMaintain stable marine conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f6vdh8\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31wiik\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"868\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6xefh\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5m6w87\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhkmae\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16p5i45\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;20 ppm (preferably under 10 ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xb156o\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.1 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"asgjbl\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eTalbot’s Damsels appreciate rockwork and hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9d3bfi\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eLive rock with caves and crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12u0nud\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rbth2m\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eModerate water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17lm3tr\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eStable salinity and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"65cqds\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eMature aquarium preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThey will establish a territory, usually around a chosen cave or rock section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yuehlq\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eOmnivorous and easy to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eOffer a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4etx8j\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eMarine pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m2to3m\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eMarine flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u16jgi\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ulft8n\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wtgeqx\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eFinely chopped seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hkhyv3\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eMarine herbivore foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sqdkpu\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eFeed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e1–2 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbfwna\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eOne of the calmer damsels, but still capable of territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eGood tankmates:\u003cbr\u003e✔ Clownfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e✔ Gobies\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e✔ Blennies\u003cbr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e✔ Fairy wrasses\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e✔ Cardinalfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e✔ Tangs (appropriately sized tanks)\u003cbr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e✔ Reef-safe invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eUse caution with:\u003cbr\u003e⚠ Very timid fish\u003cbr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e⚠ Other damsels in smaller tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e⚠ Dottybacks\u003cbr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e⚠ Aggressive clownfish pairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eAvoid:\u003cbr\u003e✖ Predatory fish that may eat them\u003cbr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e✖ Very aggressive territorial species in small aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10md8bg\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eCompletely reef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eThey do not bother:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwy3qg\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eCorals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68j7bp\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"67j35u\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqdt2s\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eHermits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ngdk0v\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dtgcrx\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eActive swimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"163lhqb\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eMay defend a small territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13frk1g\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eOften hover near rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b59snu\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eCan become bold and interactive over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yxm9sy\" data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eGroup Keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003ePossible, but best done carefully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17wb6oq\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eAdd multiple juveniles together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13si8t8\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eProvide plenty of rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2qqddm\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eLarger tanks reduce aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eSmall tanks may result in bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ssg2ue\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eBeginner Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"152ohwl\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eAcclimate slowly to salinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uqma4\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eAvoid adding them to very tiny nano tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebroqm\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eIntroduce after extremely timid fish have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xwt289\" data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eFeed a varied diet for best colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r58u69\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eUsually very hardy, but can suffer from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"120mtcm\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003eMarine ich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9i0tf4\" data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eVelvet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"27mlh4\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eStress from poor acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x2wox\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eAggression-related injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eQuarantine recommended before introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1idacbe\" data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eCoastal Pets Quick Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3132\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3132\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eGreat beginner marine fish with 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