Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis

(Bleeker, 1853)

Ternate Damselfish

Range: Western Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to Solomon Islands, north to Southern Japan, and south to Belau in Micronesia.

Size: 4 inches (10 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral rich protected reefs at depths between 3 to about 50 feet (1 – 15 m) and feeds on zooplankton and somewhat on algae.

General Husbandry: Rarely seen in the trade, with the adults mainly having a silvery body with its upper area mostly pale yellow, and its pelvic, dorsal and anal fins, yellow.

Little aquarium husbandry exists for this species, yet should be similar to others in this genus and easily adapt to general aquarium life in reef or fish-only aquariums. Nevertheless, no doubt feisty and should not be housed with timid tankmates.

As to diet, would probably eat most regular aquarium foods, e.g., live fortified brine shrimp and/or finely chopped various frozen or fresh meaty foods such as mysis, squid, fish flesh, shrimp, clam, etc., and plant material, e.g., flake foods, especially those containing Spirulina and should be offered several times daily.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Pomacentridae

Subfamily: Pomacentrinae

Genus: Amblyglyphidodon

FYI: Unsuitable for peaceful community aquariums.

Experience Level: Beginner

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Diet: Omnivore

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+

Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium

Tankmates: Moderately aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

Temperature Range: 72 - 84°F (22 – 28°C)

Specific Gravity: 1.020 - 1.026

pH: 8.0 - 8.5