ORA Captive-Bred Lemon Damselfish (Pomacentrus moluccensis)
$18.99
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ORA Flat Rate Shipping: $99.99. No free livestock-shipping threshold applies. Standard merchandise free-shipping offers do not apply.
Ships directly from ORA.
Shipping days: Monday–Wednesday only via Overnight Service in insulated packaging with appropriate heat/cold packs. Dispatch is subject to availability, livestock readiness, holidays, safe weather, and carrier conditions. Overnight transit starts after shipment.
Delivery area: Contiguous 48 United States and Washington, DC only. No Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO, PO boxes, or international delivery. These restrictions also apply through Shopify Collective retailers.
Livestock may arrive separately from dry goods, frozen foods, and other livestock sources. Review the final shipping charges shown at checkout.
DOA claims: Contact us immediately and submit clear photographs within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. Original shipping is nonrefundable; approved replacements require payment of applicable shipping, packaging, and handling. See the Shipping & Live Arrival Policy for documentation, exclusions, and claim review.
ORA Captive-Bred Lemon Damselfish (Pomacentrus moluccensis)
Brighten your reef with the ORA Captive-Bred Lemon Damselfish, a small, vibrant yellow damselfish that combines classic damsel hardiness with a generally milder temperament than many other members of the family.
Captive bred by ORA, the Lemon Damselfish stays relatively compact, with ORA reporting its broodstock reaching approximately 3 inches. Its manageable size, active personality, and striking yellow coloration make it an attractive choice for established marine and reef aquariums.
Care Information
Scientific Name: Pomacentrus moluccensis
Common Name: Lemon Damselfish
Other Name: Golden Damselfish
Aquaculture: Captive Bred
Breeder: ORA
Approximate Purchase Size: 1–1.25 Inches
Maximum Size: Approximately 3 Inches
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
The supplier lists the purchase size at approximately 1–1.25 inches, while other current ORA retailers recommend aquariums of 20 gallons or larger.
Color & Appearance
The Lemon Damselfish is known for its brilliant yellow coloration, sometimes accented by blue markings around the head and fins. Its small adult size and vivid color make it especially noticeable against live rock and coral.
Individual coloration, markings, and size naturally vary. Product photographs are representative and may not depict the exact fish received.
Feeding
Lemon Damselfish are omnivores and readily accept a variety of prepared aquarium foods.
For a balanced diet, offer high-quality marine pellets or flakes along with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other appropriately sized crustacean-based foods. ORA also recommends incorporating algae-based foods to help maintain their coloration.
Aquarium & Compatibility
Unlike some damsels notorious for territorial behavior, ORA describes the Lemon Damselfish as comparatively mild-mannered. They can be kept individually, as a pair, or in groups when adequate aquarium space and habitat are provided. ORA has successfully maintained them alongside other damsels and clownfish.
They are active swimmers that will explore rockwork and crevices while searching for food. As with any damselfish, individual temperament can vary, and adequate territory should be provided when keeping multiple fish.
Captive-Bred by ORA
This Lemon Damselfish is captive bred by ORA, providing an aquarium-raised alternative to wild-collected specimens.
Captive-bred fish are accustomed to aquarium environments and prepared foods while helping reduce reliance on collection from wild populations.