Staghorn Damsel: Yellow
Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis
Original price was: $24.99.$12.99Current price is: $12.99.
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| In Stock | 1 - 2" - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $24.99.$12.99Current price is: $12.99. |
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Yellow Staghorn Damsel (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis), also sold as the Ternate Damsel or “lemon chromis,” is a compact damselfish with a yellow-to-yellow-green body and lighter-toned fins that read pale blue under reef lighting. It’s often seen cruising around rockwork and coral branches, then snapping back to a favorite area of the tank.
What You’ll Observe:
- Stays out in the open for long stretches, with quick dashes back to a preferred ledge or nook
- Tracks the water column during feeding time and readily joins the “midwater rush” for food
- Establishes a predictable daily route around the aquascape and repeats it like a patrol
- Shows brief color/contrast shifts when lights change, then settles back into its normal look
For best results, provide a reefscape with multiple hiding pockets and a few distinct “zones” so it can choose a home base without disrupting the whole tank. Offer a mixed menu of small meaty foods plus quality algae-based flakes or pellets to match its natural grazing-and-plankton style feeding. With steady parameters and consistent feeding, it becomes a reliable, active presence in the display.
Is it normal for this fish to show darker bars or a “striped” look at times?
Yes—keepers commonly notice a temporary, higher-contrast pattern during stress, at night, or right after lights-out, and it typically fades as the fish settles.
Why do stores sometimes label it “lemon chromis” or “lemon damsel”?
This fish is frequently confused with other yellow damsels in photos and under blue lighting, so mixed common names are common in retail listings and hobbyist ID threads.
Will it stay solid yellow as it grows?
Most develop a more consistent adult look with good nutrition and stable lighting, but mild shade shifts between yellow and yellow-green are normal depending on the tank’s spectrum.
Can I keep more than one, and what helps introductions go smoothly?
Groups are usually easiest when added together and given several separate rockwork pockets so each fish can pick a spot early and settle into a routine.
What’s the most common “home base” behavior people notice in reef tanks?
Many owners report they pick one primary ledge/branchy area to retreat to, then spend the day making short loops into open water before returning.
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