Springer's damselfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 5 cm. The largest on record measured 5.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).

Springer's damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Springer's damselfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Chrysiptera on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Springer's damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Neon goby, Yasha goby, and High-fin shrimpgoby.

Springer's damselfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 4 to 30 m down. Deeper than most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–14 m).

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Springer's damselfish

Chrysiptera springeri

A dark navy shadow that darts from the rocks and straight back in.

The Springer's damselfish (Chrysiptera springeri) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 4 and 30 m deep. Adults grow to about 5 cm; the largest on record measured 5.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 5 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres30 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres50 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres108 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres200 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres240 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 5.5 cmtotal length

Depth

surface

4 m30 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusChrysiptera
SpeciesChrysiptera springeri
Described byAllen, 1976

In other languages

English: Springer's Demoiselle

Quick answers

Springer's damselfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 5 cm. The largest on record measured 5.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).
Springer's damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Springer's damselfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Chrysiptera on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Springer's damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Neon goby, Yasha goby, and High-fin shrimpgoby.
Springer's damselfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Springer's damselfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Springer's damselfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 4 to 30 m down. Deeper than most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–14 m).