Compared to Tangs or Anthias, what is generally true about damsel feeding frequency?
Answer
Damsels do not require the same high-frequency feeding schedule
Damselfish are generally characterized as being relatively small, territorial, and highly capable of finding microfauna within a mature reef tank environment. Due to these inherent traits and their typical metabolic demands compared to some other reef inhabitants, they generally do not necessitate the intensive, high-frequency feeding routines that are often recommended for larger or more continuously active marine fish species, such as Tangs or Anthias, which expend significantly more energy grazing or swimming throughout the day.
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