The Sergeant Major Damsel is a very deep bodied fish. The tail fin is deeply forked, allowing for serious swimming speed when they need it. This species is one of the larger damselfish, though not the largest. It commonly grows to 5.9 inches (15 cm) in length, though some specimens have been reported reaching up to 8 2/3 inches (22 cm) in the wild. Similar to other damselfish, their life span in the wild is likely 2 to 6 years and they probably live the typical 15 years in captivity. QUICK FACTS: Scientific Name: Abudefduf saxatillis Minimum Tank Size: 208 Litres (55 US G.) Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Water Conditions: 22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F), pH 8.1 - 8.4, sg 1.020 - 1.025 Max. Size: In the Description Color Form: White,Black, Yellow Diet: Omnivore Origin: Eastern Asia Family: Pomacentridae Images used on this site are for informational purposes only, for actual photos of livestock please contact us (877) 809-4067.
