Peaceful Damselfish suggestions

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  1. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I'm tired of losing my Green Chromis (I usually start with 6 and end up with 2) and want to try a school of Damselfish. Which type can I keep that are peaceful and can be kept in groups?
     
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  2. Va Reef

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    didnt know they schooled....why not anthias? you got a big enough tank (if its the 120)
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I would go with anthias...Damsels are always pretty aggressive..I would go with Anthias,2-3 should be good.
     
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  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Chromis will gradually kill each other off, and the same will probably happen to damsels.
     
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I've read the best damsels for keeping in groups, as well as having a fairly pleasant disposition, as damsels go, are the neon damselfish. I don't have any personal experience with them though, but did quite a bit of research as I was thinking about getting some. Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Neon Damselfish
     
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  6. shecter

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    my yt damsel is very non aggressive but i only have the one they may act different in a school
     
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  7. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Anthias don't last very long. I kept Dispar and Bartlett's before.
     
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  8. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Blue Reef Chromis.... not to be confused with your plain blue/green chromis.
     
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  10. chrisnif

    chrisnif Flamingo Tongue

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    I had a 75 gallon with a dozen "azure" damsels (look like a yellow tail blue, but with yellow on the belly too) and they did just fine, eventually didn't school any more, but didn't mess with any other fish.
     
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