Four Stripe Damsel

What is the Swell Four Stripe Damsel?

The Four Stripe Damsel is a gorgeous and striking species of fish that is part of the damsel family. It features unique patterns with bold colouration which will add contrast and beauty to your aquariums, it has a black body with four distinct stripes which is where it gets its common name. It is an omnivorous fish that feeds on a variety of food such as plankton, algae and small crustaceans, it is best if you feed them high quality foods with some frozen or live foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. It can be kept individually or in small groups but it is ideal if they are provided with plenty of swimming space as to avoid overcrowding

How are these fish delivered to you?

The delivery time for your fish will be two working days if ordered before 2pm Monday - Thursday, and if you ordered after 2pm on a Thursday until Sunday then they should arrive with you by Tuesday. They will arrive in a polystyrene box and be bagged with oxygen which will allow them to stay packaged for up to 48 hours, if they are ordered during winter they will also come with heat pads for warmth. There is a one off £30 delivery charge regardless of how many fish you buy per order.

How do you acclimatise this fish to your aquarium

You need to carefully acclimate your fish when they arrive. To find out all this information and much more be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Buying Live Aquarium Fish Online

Please note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.