I am Flatworm FREE thanks to this Damsel.....

Helfrichs Chic · 04/15/2009, 08:34 PM

So another thumbs up for pets inc. When I was in about a month ago looking for a coralife ballast I mentioned I had FWs. Andy pointed me to these blue damsels. He says.... this is what we use when we have them, I was like OOOK lol quit pulling my leg those are blue damsels. He said they are a different species, and are not aggressive and eat FWs. He was $10 took him home and he gets along GREAT with my Picasso in the 20 ADA. I have been watching closely and have seen him picking at the glass but never could actually see what he was eating. Yesterday I looked for about an hour for ANY signs of flatworms and nothing. Today same deal.. they are GONE. I had quite a few too. SWEET! Here is a pic. Anyone know what species this is?

mxman311 · 04/15/2009, 09:26 PM

No idea but thats a good looking Damsel

kidkaos520 · 04/15/2009, 09:27 PM

20g huh I think my picasso's could use a playmate

Prototype · 04/15/2009, 09:34 PM

i have one of those damsels just in case...
theyre pretty cool looking! i got mine for 7 bucks at pets inc...an offer i couldn't resist.

Zman7000 · 04/15/2009, 10:51 PM

It is a Springer's damsel. Scientific name : Chrysiptera springeri

Small damsel, characterized by the deep blue color, only stained by irregular black markings. 5 cm. Many Chrysiptera species have a blue and yellow color pattern, C. springeri is the only one completely blue.

Inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches. Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low Acropora patches on sand to 30 m.

Associated organisms
Often associated with branching corals.

Habitat: Back reef, Lagoon

Distribution: Indonesia
Western Pacific: Indonesia (Moluccas and Flores) and Philippines.

Helfrichs Chic · 04/15/2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by kidkaos520
20g huh I think my picasso's could use a playmate

Ya got Picassos huh, lets see a pic!

THANKS BRIAN! Thats what he is! Very cool little fishy. I bet there are a couple FWs left just glad that I cant find any.

Zman7000 · 04/15/2009, 11:35 PM

No problem, they are a great alternative way to treat for flatworms.

prugs · 04/16/2009, 06:42 AM

Beautiful looking damsel.

0rbital · 04/16/2009, 09:09 AM

My favorite Chrysiptera is talboti. Stays small, colorful, and not very aggressive. Not sure if it will eat flatworms as well as Springer's but I would assume so they live in the same area. Always adds a nice splash of cheap color to my tanks. Only place I see them regularly is Petco for $6.

KarlBob · 04/16/2009, 11:27 AM

What a cool fish. I haven't had visible amounts of flatworms in a few months, but I'd still like to have one of those guys. I wonder if they'd fight with Blue-Green Chromis?

Liveaquaria has another really nice picture of the Springer's damsel. They call it a Blue Sapphire Damselfish.

Here's their blurb on it:

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The Blue Sapphire Damselfish originates within the Solomon Islands, and is a brilliant blue coloration with black outlined fins. This species can quickly turn completely black when stressed which allows them to evade predators. Like many of the other damselfish within the Chrysiptera genus, it can become aggressive towards slower moving tank mates. Be sure the aquarium has plenty of live rock for territories and hiding.
The Blue Sapphire Damselfish is hardy and is a good fish for beginners. They also make an ideal companion fish for a saltwater aquarium of over 30 gallons, and are safe with corals and invertebrates. As the fish matures it may become aggressive, causing problems with the selection of other species of fish added to the aquarium. If keeping with other damselfish, provide plenty of live rock with multiple hiding places to break up territories and decrease aggression.

The Blue Sapphire Damselfish's diet should consist of quality flake foods, frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp and occasionally dried seaweed offered on a feeding clip.

kidkaos520 · 04/16/2009, 11:52 AM

Sorry such a bad pic I cant find the usb cord and how these are my grade b's just waiting to get my grade A's from Doni.

kidkaos520 · 04/16/2009, 11:55 AM

kidkaos520 · 04/18/2009, 12:52 PM

So I was reading into these little springer damsels and they say that they might be aggressive towards other tank mates. For those of you with clowns have you seen this kind of behavior? Also do you think one will be fine in a 24g nano with two clowns and a angel fish?

ScrubberOTanky · 04/18/2009, 01:13 PM

They are damsels, so there is always a chance of aggression. From what I have read, they are one of the more docile of the group, but still a DAMsel :-)

The ones I have are being harrased by a larger damsel as we speak, and seem pretty peaceful.

0rbital · 04/18/2009, 01:39 PM

Chrysiptera damsels aren't very aggressive. My other damsels are much more aggressive.

kidkaos520 · 04/18/2009, 01:44 PM

would that species be good with clown fish??? I wanna add a splash of color to the tank and want an active fish that I can see swim around

0rbital · 04/18/2009, 09:12 PM

Talbot's for sure is very mellow and doesn't bother anything. I have a Springer's in my 90 can't say either way because the rest of the tank is more aggressive then it is.

Helfrichs Chic · 04/19/2009, 01:10 AM

My Picasso and this little guy are COMPLETELY peaceful. She is VERY protective of her fav Zoas... see pic LOL and doesn't mind when he comes within mm of her. She actually bites and goes after ME when I get near them, but doesn't chase away the damsel. He is really cool.

SWSaltwater · 04/19/2009, 12:27 PM

Eat flatworms today any kill everything else tomorrow. I had these once and they destroyed tank mates so I stopped bringing them in. How is yours on aggression so far?

Helfrichs Chic · 04/19/2009, 07:01 PM

um non aggressive.

kidkaos520 · 04/22/2009, 02:38 PM

I just put ony of these bad boys in my tank and so far no trouble

04/15/2009, 08:34 PM	#1
Helfrichs Chic Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Thomas USVI Posts: 2,791	I am Flatworm FREE thanks to this Damsel..... So another thumbs up for pets inc. When I was in about a month ago looking for a coralife ballast I mentioned I had FWs. Andy pointed me to these blue damsels. He says.... this is what we use when we have them, I was like OOOK lol quit pulling my leg those are blue damsels. He said they are a different species, and are not aggressive and eat FWs. He was $10 took him home and he gets along GREAT with my Picasso in the 20 ADA. I have been watching closely and have seen him picking at the glass but never could actually see what he was eating. Yesterday I looked for about an hour for ANY signs of flatworms and nothing. Today same deal.. they are GONE. I had quite a few too. SWEET! Here is a pic. Anyone know what species this is?

04/15/2009, 09:26 PM	#2
mxman311 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 301	No idea but thats a good looking Damsel __________________ 46 Bow Front Aquafuge hob refugium Hydor Koralia with wave timer Maxspect Razor LED lighting Aquac Remora Protein skimmer Current Tank Info: 46 gallon bow front 30lbs live rock, 30lbs crushed coral, coralife mh lighting, aqua remora skimmer, aquafuge hob refugium, hydor koralia #2

04/15/2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Prototype Zoa Collector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler,az Posts: 1,058	i have one of those damsels just in case... theyre pretty cool looking! i got mine for 7 bucks at pets inc...an offer i couldn't resist. __________________ --JR-- Current Tank Info: 75g Reef. 10g.

04/15/2009, 10:51 PM	#5
Zman7000 Love the pipe organ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N Phoenix Posts: 323	It is a Springer's damsel. Scientific name : Chrysiptera springeri Small damsel, characterized by the deep blue color, only stained by irregular black markings. 5 cm. Many Chrysiptera species have a blue and yellow color pattern, C. springeri is the only one completely blue. Inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches. Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low Acropora patches on sand to 30 m. Associated organisms Often associated with branching corals. Habitat: Back reef, Lagoon Distribution: Indonesia Western Pacific: Indonesia (Moluccas and Flores) and Philippines. __________________ Brian

04/15/2009, 11:35 PM	#7
Zman7000 Love the pipe organ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N Phoenix Posts: 323	No problem, they are a great alternative way to treat for flatworms. __________________ Brian

04/15/2009, 09:27 PM	#3
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013	20g huh I think my picasso's could use a playmate

04/16/2009, 06:42 AM	#8
prugs Moving Out Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Posts: 4,898	Beautiful looking damsel. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words. Current Tank Info: Getting rid of the last equipment :{

04/16/2009, 09:09 AM	#9
0rbital Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 690	My favorite Chrysiptera is talboti. Stays small, colorful, and not very aggressive. Not sure if it will eat flatworms as well as Springer's but I would assume so they live in the same area. Always adds a nice splash of cheap color to my tanks. Only place I see them regularly is Petco for $6.

04/16/2009, 11:52 AM	#11
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013	Sorry such a bad pic I cant find the usb cord and how these are my grade b's just waiting to get my grade A's from Doni.

04/16/2009, 11:55 AM	#12
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013

04/18/2009, 12:52 PM	#13
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013	So I was reading into these little springer damsels and they say that they might be aggressive towards other tank mates. For those of you with clowns have you seen this kind of behavior? Also do you think one will be fine in a 24g nano with two clowns and a angel fish?

04/18/2009, 01:13 PM	#14
ScrubberOTanky Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempizzle Fo Shizzle, AZ Posts: 1,028	They are damsels, so there is always a chance of aggression. From what I have read, they are one of the more docile of the group, but still a DAMsel :-) The ones I have are being harrased by a larger damsel as we speak, and seem pretty peaceful.

04/18/2009, 01:39 PM	#15
0rbital Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 690	Chrysiptera damsels aren't very aggressive. My other damsels are much more aggressive.

04/18/2009, 01:44 PM	#16
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013	would that species be good with clown fish??? I wanna add a splash of color to the tank and want an active fish that I can see swim around

04/18/2009, 09:12 PM	#17
0rbital Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 690	Talbot's for sure is very mellow and doesn't bother anything. I have a Springer's in my 90 can't say either way because the rest of the tank is more aggressive then it is.

04/19/2009, 01:10 AM	#18
Helfrichs Chic Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Thomas USVI Posts: 2,791	My Picasso and this little guy are COMPLETELY peaceful. She is VERY protective of her fav Zoas... see pic LOL and doesn't mind when he comes within mm of her. She actually bites and goes after ME when I get near them, but doesn't chase away the damsel. He is really cool.

04/19/2009, 12:27 PM	#19
SWSaltwater Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona, Tucson Posts: 1,119	Eat flatworms today any kill everything else tomorrow. I had these once and they destroyed tank mates so I stopped bringing them in. How is yours on aggression so far?

04/19/2009, 07:01 PM	#20
Helfrichs Chic Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Thomas USVI Posts: 2,791	um non aggressive.

04/22/2009, 02:38 PM	#21
kidkaos520 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,013	I just put ony of these bad boys in my tank and so far no trouble